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A32 RTT

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

51,811 mi
Last recorded51,811 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA32 RTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 51,811 miles

rear tyres perished and 20 years plus old

Fail 3 Oct 2024 51,811 miles

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

rear tyres perished and 20 years plus old

Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,807 miles

headlamp reflectors corroded

rear tyres perished and 34 years old

Fail 2 Oct 2023 51,807 miles

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

headlamp reflectors corroded

rear tyres perished and 34 years old

Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,798 miles

rear tyres perished and 30 years old

Fail 6 Sep 2022 51,798 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyres perished and 30 years old

Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,756 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,683 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 51,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 51,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

corrosion to n/s/f foot step.

corrosion with in 30cm of engine mount but not weakened mounting points.

corrosion with in 30cm of shock absorber mounting point not effecting handling of vehicle.

n/s/f side light dull.

tread depths: n/s/f on 7mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: 185/14 C.

Fail 1 May 2019 51,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

corrosion to n/s/f foot step.

corrosion with in 30cm of engine mount but not weakened mounting points.

corrosion with in 30cm of shock absorber mounting point not effecting handling of vehicle.

n/s/f side light dull.

tread depths: n/s/f on 7mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: 185/14 C.

Pass 24 May 2018 51,535 miles

corrosion to o/s/r floor pan not with in prescribed areas.

tread depths: n/s/f on 8mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 185/14 C.

Fail 24 May 2018 51,535 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r floor pan not with in prescribed areas.

tread depths: n/s/f on 8mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 185/14 C.

Pass 18 May 2017 51,213 miles

corrosion to; rear valance and adjacent panelling, front valance upper panelling

o/s/f suspension tie rod bushes deteriorated

perishing to both rear tyre treads

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 9.0mm, o/s/f 6.0mm, n/s/r 3.5mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 185/14c

Fail 12 May 2017 51,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and blowing, remainder of system corroded (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to; rear valance and adjacent panelling, front valance upper panelling

o/s/f suspension tie rod bushes deteriorated

perishing to both rear tyre treads

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 9.0mm, o/s/f 6.0mm, n/s/r 3.5mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 185/14c

Pass 16 May 2016 49,093 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear floor and inner rear valance panelling

o/s/f tie bar bush deteriorated

oil leakage from gear selector oil seal area

perishing to o/s/f and both rear tyre treads

rear no plate in poor condition

slight perishing to o/s/r tyre valve

slight play in both front antiroll bar link bushes

tread depths; n/s/f 9.0mm, o/s/f 6.0mm, both rear 4.0mm 185r14c

Fail 12 May 2016 49,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to metal brake pipe to n/s/f flexi hose

corrosion to metal brake pipe to n/s/r hose

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear floor and inner rear valance panelling

n/s/f track rod end dust cover deteriorated

o/s/f tie bar bush deteriorated

oil leakage from gear selector oil seal area

perishing to o/s/f and both rear tyre treads

rear no plate in poor condition

slight perishing to o/s/r tyre valve

slight play in both front antiroll bar link bushes

tread depths; n/s/f 9.0mm, o/s/f 6.0mm, both rear 4.0mm 185r14c

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,522 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing slightly.

both front wiper have splits in them.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 3.5mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

tyre size: 185/14C.

Pass 16 May 2014 43,486 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 7mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/14 C.

Fail 15 May 2014 43,486 miles

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 7mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/14 C.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight perishing to front tyres.

surface corrosion forming to all metal brake pipes.

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 6.5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/14C.

Pass 11 May 2012 38,984 miles

corrosion forming to both front and both rear brake hose metal ferrules, n/s/f upper ball joint dust cover split but still preventing ingress of dirt

rear no plate in poor condition, both headlamp beam images weak, both front brake hoses perrishing, corrosion to o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes,

surface corrosion to both front brake discs on outer face, perrishing to n/s/f tyre, tyre tread depths; n/.s/f 4.0mm, o/s/f 6.5mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 4.5mm, 185/r14c

Pass 3 May 2011 37,215 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 7mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 5.5mm 185r14c 102/100p

Pass 20 May 2010 34,636 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 8mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 185/14C.

Fail 19 May 2010 34,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

play in front anti roll bar D bushes.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 8mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 185/14C.

Pass 12 May 2009 32,781 miles

exhaust tail pipe trim missing.

n/s/r bolt loose in bumper.

tow bar removed.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 7mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 185/14C.

Fail 12 May 2009 32,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust tail pipe trim missing.

n/s/r bolt loose in bumper.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 7mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 185/14C.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread

oil leak from gearbox

rear number plate deteriorated

tyre tread depths n/s/f 8mm o/s/f 7mm both rear 6mm 185r14c fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2008 30,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread

oil leak from gearbox

rear number plate deteriorated

tyre tread depths n/s/f 8mm o/s/f 7mm both rear 6mm 185r14c fitted

Pass 2 May 2007 29,177 miles

advisories as per previous VT32 but front brakes replaced

Fail 27 Apr 2007 29,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

R.number plate cracked but secure at time of test, o/s/f S.belt fraying at edges slightly, clutch pedal rubber worn to metal at edge but secure at time of test, 2x rear seats have belts missing at time of test, both F.rubber brake hoses splitting

TYRES 185R14C n/s/f 7.0mm o/s/f 7.5mm both rear 5.0mm and both perishing spare 9.0mm

front suspension anti roll bar drop link lower bushes split, both sides, and front bushes on tie rod bars perishing both sides, slight corrosion on faces of both front brake discs, oil on lower engine and g/box, surface corrosion on exhaust system

hole in exhaust tail pipe, various scratches on vehicle, o/s/f brake binding slightly, slight play in both rear wheel bearings, hand brake light illuminated all time at time of test, front brakes app. imbalance limit

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,362 miles

RUST FORMING ON THE FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES AND BOTH REARS. N/S/FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORROSION. DENTS AND SCRATCHES TO BODY WORK.

TYRE SIZE 185/14C N/S/FRONT 7mm O/S/FRONT 8mm N/S/REAR 6mm O/S/REAR 6mm

Fail 19 Apr 2006 28,362 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

RUST FORMING ON THE FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES AND BOTH REARS. N/S/FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORROSION. DENTS AND SCRATCHES TO BODY WORK.

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

TYRE SIZE 185/14C N/S/FRONT 7mm O/S/FRONT 8mm N/S/REAR 6mm O/S/REAR 6mm

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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A32 RTT is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 A32 RTT, 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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A32 RTT is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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