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BEG 76T

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

303,518 mi
Last recorded303,518 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 76T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 303,518 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 300,233 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 300,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On the front Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On the front Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 297,532 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 295,666 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 293,623 miles

The Steering Idler arm has slight play

Fail 26 May 2015 293,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

The Steering Idler arm has slight play

Pass 16 May 2014 287,841 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 281,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 271,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 259,653 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 259,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 250,725 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in steering column top bush

poor welding to n/s/f and o/s/f inner arches/outriggers

Fail 21 Apr 2010 250,725 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

play in steering column top bush

poor welding to n/s/f and o/s/f inner arches/outriggers

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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BEG 76T is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 59,474 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 BEG 76T, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BEG 76T registered?

BEG 76T is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 September 1986.

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