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CMH 895V

1979 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,993 mi
Last recorded64,993 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle63,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMH 895V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,993 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 64,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 63,666 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 63,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 62,691 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 62,691 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 61,355 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,805 miles

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

nearside front brake slight binding when turned by hand, but no effort recorded on brake tester

offside front brake slight binding when turned by hand, but no effort recorded on brake tester

oil leak

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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CMH 895V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CMH 895V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CMH 895V registered?

CMH 895V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CMH 895V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMH 895V 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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