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CGF 908S

1978 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,943 mi
Last recorded8,943 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle36,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGF 908S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 8,943 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 6,274 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 2,544 miles

engine oil leak

front no plate faded

handbrake efficiency on limit

slight under body corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 99,332 miles

chassis front and rear corroded

floors damaged and corroded

front number plate fading

oil leak

suspension bushs perished

Fail 2 May 2015 99,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,035 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front suspension arms have play at pivot attatchment

various brake and fuel pipes missing securing clips

Fail 9 Jul 2014 95,601 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front suspension arms have play at pivot attatchment

various brake and fuel pipes missing securing clips

Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,533 miles

free play at steering wheel

movement in both front wheel bearings

movement in steering system

rear brakes binding on

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 91,116 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 881,601 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 88,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,064 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 88,054 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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CGF 908S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 36,208 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 CGF 908S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CGF 908S registered?

CGF 908S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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