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A325 TEU

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

17,014 mi
Last recorded17,014 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA325 TEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 17,014 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 17,014 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 16,261 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2024 16,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 15,221 miles

HAZARD INDICATORS NOT WORKING

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2023 15,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HAZARD INDICATORS NOT WORKING

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 14,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack arm

Fail 9 Feb 2022 14,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.12% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 11,641 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 11,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 8,114 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack drumstick

Offside Front door step corroded

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

Fail 3 May 2019 8,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside slight play in steering rack drumstick

Offside Front door step corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 6,170 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2705 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1217 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2805 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1217 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 6,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2705 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1217 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2805 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1217 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 102,147 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 102,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 102,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure due to worn bushings (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres perishing

Pass 17 May 2016 97,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 95,926 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 94,667 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 94,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,809 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 93,699 miles

advisorys on test776311032141

Fail 10 May 2012 93,692 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight perishing on n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

surface lump om n/s/f tyre on outer wall

Fail 30 Nov 2011 93,691 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f top ball joint grease covers split

n/s/f floor corroded and hold

oil leek

slight play in n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar link joints

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

slight rughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion on rest of brake pipes on vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2010 92,602 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,258 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 87,516 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 84,634 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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A325 TEU is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 A325 TEU, 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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A325 TEU is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 January 1984.

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