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A318 GJF

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,823 mi
Last recorded97,823 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA318 GJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 97,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,720 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,007 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 220,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 214,002 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 212,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 151,273 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 149,147 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 146,267 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 146,226 miles

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 146,217 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 146,190 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 143,520 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 9,541 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 58,426 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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A318 GJF is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A318 GJF, 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 A318 GJF registered?

A318 GJF is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 May 1984.

Is A318 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A318 GJF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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