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A279 WEV

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

275,398 mi
Last recorded275,398 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA279 WEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 275,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 274,695 miles

Rear bumper slightly damaged

damaged in screen out of drivers view of the road

Fail 22 Aug 2018 274,676 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear bumper slightly damaged

damaged in screen out of drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Aug 2017 273,286 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 273,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 270,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

front antiroll bar bushes worn

os and ns rear brake pipe ferrals slightly corroded

rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2016 270,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

front antiroll bar bushes worn

os and ns rear brake pipe ferrals slightly corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2014 264,302 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front jacking point corroded

offside front rearward facing seat belt not operating correctly

Fail 16 Oct 2014 264,104 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front jacking point on outer sill corroded

offside front rearward facing seat belt not operating correctly

Pass 7 Nov 2013 260,525 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 250,965 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 250,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 248,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 245,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 246,336 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 241,218 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A279 WEV is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A279 WEV, 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 A279 WEV registered?

A279 WEV is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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