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A281 OHO

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

321,408 mi
Last recorded321,408 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA281 OHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 321,408 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 30,685 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2019 30,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,517 miles

Electrical wiring insecure BY DASHBOARD (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 30,517 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure BY DASHBOARD (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,453 miles

EXHAUST POOR

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 30,209 miles

Nearside NUMBER PLATE LIGHT POOR

Fail 7 Apr 2017 30,207 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) WHEEL LOOSE (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside NUMBER PLATE LIGHT POOR

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,624 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 29,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,484 miles

EAHAUST POOR

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 28,459 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

EAHAUST POOR

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,815 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes worn/play.

O/S/F wiper blade split.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 26,781 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front anti roll bar link bushes worn/play.

O/S/F wiper blade split.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 24,963 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,891 miles

FAULT TOW BAR PLUG SOCKET

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 22,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

FAULT TOW BAR PLUG SOCKET

N/S/R INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOLT LOOSE

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,170 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,767 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

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

REAR BRAKE NOISE

Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,445 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 14,371 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,351 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 11,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,560 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 7,185 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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A281 OHO is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A281 OHO, 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 A281 OHO registered?

A281 OHO is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 June 1984.

Is A281 OHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A281 OHO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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