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AGU 759N

1975 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,638 mi
Last recorded26,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle58,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGU 759N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 26,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front reflector broken

Offside Front wiper smearing screen

Fail 11 Jul 2023 26,638 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front reflector broken

Offside Front wiper smearing screen

Pass 20 Dec 2019 26,628 miles

Offside Front reflector broken

Fail 17 Dec 2019 26,628 miles

Brake performance not tested clutch cable broken (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front reflector broken

Pass 7 Jan 2019 25,942 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 25,913 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 19,920 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 19,912 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both lamps (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner an outer (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt one off the steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 19,118 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 19,118 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Steering locking device insecure steering box drop arm nut insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect to high (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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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AGU 759N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 58,537 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 AGU 759N, 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 51 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 AGU 759N registered?

AGU 759N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is AGU 759N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGU 759N shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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