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AFL 112J

1971 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,986 mi
Last recorded88,986 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Caravelle68,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFL 112J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,986 miles

middle part of chassis rusting

o/s/f inner wing area rusting

Pass 25 Oct 2011 88,255 miles

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

o/s/f axle rusting

Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both chassis badly rusting

n/s/f inner wing rusting smalkl hole looks to have being welded from inside

n/s/r inner wing badly rusting

o/s/r outer sill holed

Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,122 miles

both chassis rusting badly

o/s/r inner wing holed not in percribed area

o/s/r outer sill/inner sill holed not in perscribed area

Pass 28 Aug 2008 88,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r outer sill and inner sill holed just out of perscribed area

Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

low effort on n/s/r brake

Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,615 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 86,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Jul 2005 85,253 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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AFL 112J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 68,290 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 AFL 112J, 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 55 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 AFL 112J registered?

AFL 112J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is AFL 112J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFL 112J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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