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A259 BBB

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,518 mi
Last recorded72,518 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA259 BBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,518 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 70,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 66,692 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 66,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 65,544 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 65,544 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 65,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 65,078 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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A259 BBB is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A259 BBB, 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 A259 BBB registered?

A259 BBB is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 February 1984.

Is A259 BBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A259 BBB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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