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APB 14T

1978 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,893 mi
Last recorded43,893 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle36,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 14T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,893 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 43,880 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 43,690 miles

Oil leak ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,686 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear trailing socket damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,077 miles

rear trailer socke damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,025 miles

rear trailer socket damaged.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,795 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 42,794 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,535 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear drive shaft boots burst

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,489 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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APB 14T is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 36,208 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 APB 14T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APB 14T?

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What year was APB 14T registered?

APB 14T is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is APB 14T safe to buy?

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