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A218 KPR

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,049 mi
Last recorded82,049 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA218 KPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 82,049 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 82,049 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 81,737 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,006 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 81,006 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,253 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 80,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,495 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,778 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,775 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

main beam warning light works on dip lights not main beam

Fail 1 Jul 2014 78,337 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

main beam warning light works on dip lights not main beam

Pass 28 May 2013 76,780 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 76,778 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 75,506 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,505 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 74,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,639 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,563 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,290 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 72,282 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2007 70,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside and nearside anti roll bar link bushes worn

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

slight wear to nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2007 70,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside anti roll bar link bushes worn

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

slight wear to nearside rear wheel bearing

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,426 miles

OS/NS ANTIROLL BAR RUBBERS WORN

Pass 14 Jun 2005 59,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 59,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 59,552 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 59,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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A218 KPR is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,991 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A218 KPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A218 KPR is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 April 1984.

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