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FOW 527X

1981 Volkswagen Caravelle

Cream Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,896 mi
Last recorded83,896 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle63,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOW 527X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,898 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 83,898 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 83,898 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,898 miles

both front tyres staring to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,892 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 83,892 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,285 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil Leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 83,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,173 miles

Nearside rear c.v boot slight leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,639 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 81,631 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,017 miles

nsf & osf steering boots not good

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 80,599 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,135 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 77,132 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 76,511 miles

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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FOW 527X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in Cream with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 63,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOW 527X, 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 45 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 FOW 527X registered?

FOW 527X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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