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BWY 693S

1977 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,777 mi
Last recorded131,777 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle83,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 693S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 131,777 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 131,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 131,766 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 131,766 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 131,766 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 131,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 13,167 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 13,167 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 131,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front b/discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 131,617 miles

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

nsr wheel brg very slightly noisy

Pass 19 May 2012 131,613 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wiper marks on screen

Fail 12 May 2012 131,613 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wiper marks on screen

Pass 12 May 2011 131,579 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 131,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 131,555 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 131,555 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 128,568 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 128,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 124,877 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 124,877 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 120,089 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 116,255 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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BWY 693S is a 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 83,904 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 BWY 693S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWY 693S registered?

BWY 693S is a 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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