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BCV 448T

1979 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle63,791 mi
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 448T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2021

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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BCV 448T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BCV 448T, 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

How do I check the history of BCV 448T?

You can check the full history of BCV 448T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BCV 448T registered?

BCV 448T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BCV 448T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 448T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BCV 448T have outstanding finance?

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