MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust tailpipe corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
exhaust tailpipe corroded
front pads getting low
nearside front tyre starting to perish
offside rear tyre on 2mm tread
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
front pads getting low
nearside front tyre starting to perish
offside rear tyre on 2mm tread
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F169 VAJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 113,804 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 F169 VAJ, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F169 VAJ registered?
F169 VAJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F169 VAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for F169 VAJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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