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A276 YBD

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Bronze Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,594 mi
Last recorded42,594 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA276 YBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 42,594 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 39,372 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 36,048 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 34,817 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,053 miles

Long water pipes leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2019 34,053 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Long water pipes leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,887 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,510 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,848 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 31,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,347 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 31,346 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,143 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake warning lamp on

n/s/r cv boot insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2012 29,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake warning lamp on

n/s/r cv boot insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,953 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,921 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,750 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,144 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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A276 YBD is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Bronze with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A276 YBD, 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 A276 YBD registered?

A276 YBD is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 June 1984.

Is A276 YBD safe to buy?

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