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BGJ 571X

1981 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,801 mi
Last recorded19,801 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle63,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGJ 571X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 19,801 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 18,929 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 16,066 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 15,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 11,411 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 10,367 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,932 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 9,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,029 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,573 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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BGJ 571X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 63,108 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 BGJ 571X, 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 45 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 BGJ 571X registered?

BGJ 571X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is BGJ 571X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGJ 571X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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