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BUP 529W

1980 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,703 mi
Last recorded60,703 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle52,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUP 529W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,703 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,209 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 60,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BUP 529W is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,720 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 BUP 529W, 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 46 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 BUP 529W?

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What year was BUP 529W registered?

BUP 529W is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is BUP 529W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUP 529W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BUP 529W have outstanding finance?

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