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DYW 250V

1980 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,751 mi
Last recorded72,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle52,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYW 250V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2006 72,751 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 72,576 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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DYW 250V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 DYW 250V, 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 DYW 250V?

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What year was DYW 250V registered?

DYW 250V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 January 1980.

Is DYW 250V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYW 250V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DYW 250V have outstanding finance?

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