MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Central Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazard warning lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
engine bay/under covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine bay/under covers fitted
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
front tyres worn on inner edge
poor horn tone
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front tyres worn on inner edge
poor horn tone
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
damage to windscreen A zone not deemed restrictive
horn tone poor and slightly grating
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
damage to windscreen A zone not deemed restrictive
horn tone poor and slightly grating
Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
steering and suspension components are misaligned and being put under strain due to suspension modifications
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
direction indicators do not self cancel
parking brake warning lamp inoperative
o/s/r service and parking brake efforts poor
Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/r service and parking brake efforts poor
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front to rear heater pipes corroded badly
n/s mirror missing
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front to rear heater pipes corroded badly
n/s mirror missing
poor horn tone
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A21 ULU is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 A21 ULU, 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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What year was A21 ULU registered?
A21 ULU is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A21 ULU safe to buy?
The MOT history for A21 ULU shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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