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A314 OCL

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,948 mi
Last recorded76,948 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA314 OCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 76,948 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 72,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 69,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,580 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,579 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,748 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 66,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 64,938 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust silencer corroded

offside headlight chipped

Fail 27 Jun 2012 62,654 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion starting to front floor areas & rear outer sills,

exhaust system has minor blows & corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,654 miles

corrosion starting to front floor areas & rear outer sills,

exhaust system has minor blows & corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,127 miles

Both number plates in poor condition

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Signs of corrision to both rear outer sill panel areas

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,150 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to cab steps

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,008 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 52,913 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 51,776 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 51,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,499 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 51,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake back plate coroded & disc pitted.

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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A314 OCL is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A314 OCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A314 OCL registered?

A314 OCL is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 June 1984.

Is A314 OCL safe to buy?

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