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AWG 656T

1979 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,726 mi
Last recorded90,726 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle63,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWG 656T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,726 miles

Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,725 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,568 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,574 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,330 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 87,152 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 85,075 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 78,751 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 75,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,617 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 71,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front brake hose furreles corroded

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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AWG 656T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 63,791 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 AWG 656T, 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 47 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 AWG 656T registered?

AWG 656T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is AWG 656T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWG 656T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AWG 656T have outstanding finance?

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