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C742 JUH

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

267,958 mi
Last recorded267,958 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC742 JUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 267,958 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake disc shows signs of being hot

Pass 6 Jun 2016 266,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

nearside front anti roll bar link bottom washer corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 266,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

nearside front anti roll bar link bottom washer corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 265,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 265,033 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 263,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 260,341 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 257,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front chasis outriggers slightly corroded

vehicle overheating

Fail 3 Jul 2010 257,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front chasis outriggers slightly corroded

vehicle overheating

Pass 3 Jul 2009 252,501 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 252,499 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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C742 JUH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 99,479 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 C742 JUH, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C742 JUH registered?

C742 JUH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 July 1987.

Is C742 JUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C742 JUH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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