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A270 ATY

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

793 mi
Last recorded793 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA270 ATY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 793 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower mount on wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hazzard not working

Pass 17 Jul 2021 681 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank breather pipe split n/s/f

Fail 6 Jul 2021 681 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel hoses in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank breather pipe split n/s/f

Pass 28 Aug 2019 659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 659 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 325 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,342 miles

Fuel tank corroded

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

O/S front ball joint boot perishing

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 97,340 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

fuel tank corroded

offside front ball joint boots perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,431 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,339 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,991 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner sill

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,990 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

corrosion to n/s/f inner sill

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 7 May 2013 90,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 89,593 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 89,571 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,893 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,898 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 86,964 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,278 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 86,278 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,433 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,280 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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A270 ATY is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A270 ATY, 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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A270 ATY is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 May 1984.

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