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BHY 254H

1979 Volkswagen Caravelle

Cream Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,815 mi
Last recorded79,815 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle63,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 254H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,767 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross floor (3.6.B.2c)

brakes slightly pulling, wipers poor, horn switch, underside coated in underseal

Fail 5 Jun 2015 77,976 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brakes slightly pulling,horn switch,underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,976 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brakes slightly pulling,horn switch,underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,348 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting,horn switch on dash,fuel cap seal poor,brake pipes wax oiled,brakes tapley tested only,

Fail 18 Mar 2014 76,348 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

nearside wiper blade splitting,horn switch on dash,fuel cap seal poor,brake pipes wax oiled,brakes tapley tested only,

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underside/brake pipes painted/coated in underseal

Fail 28 Jan 2013 75,245 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underside/brake pipes painted/coated in underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,793 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,350 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 74,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2010 74,315 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to inner sill areas not in prescribed area

Fail 10 Aug 2007 63,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,935 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 63,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,606 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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BHY 254H is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle in Cream with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHY 254H, 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.

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BHY 254H is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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