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A246 YGJ

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

293,184 mi
Last recorded293,184 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA246 YGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 293,184 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill panel corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 292,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 289,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 288,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 284,789 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 281,106 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 277,317 miles

2 point lap seat belts fitted to rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F seat belt latch plastic cover missing

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 277,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

2 point lap seat belts fitted to rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F seat belt latch plastic cover missing

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 May 2010 273,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 267,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 267,449 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 267,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fuel filter been held up by string DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Oil leaking onto exhaust system DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2008 257,570 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no spare tyre

speedo only reads in km it should be changed to rear kmand mph to comply with uk regulations

Fail 14 May 2008 257,570 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no spare tyre

speedo only reads in km it should be changed to rear kmand mph to comply with uk regulations

Fail 9 May 2008 257,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 254,754 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 254,754 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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A246 YGJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A246 YGJ, 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 A246 YGJ registered?

A246 YGJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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The MOT history for A246 YGJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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