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A21 ULU

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

55,300 mi
Last recorded55,300 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ULU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 55,300 miles

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))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 55,300 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,080 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 54,716 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 54,716 miles

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 54,716 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,669 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 54,669 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,669 miles

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2019 54,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 54,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,657 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

poor horn tone

Fail 15 Nov 2017 54,657 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

poor horn tone

Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,657 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,284 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 54,284 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 51,987 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 59,909 miles

o/s/r service and parking brake efforts poor

Fail 21 May 2013 59,909 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 56,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front to rear heater pipes corroded badly

n/s mirror missing

Fail 18 May 2012 56,762 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,996 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 49,496 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,250 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,743 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,384 miles

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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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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