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FPF 909V

1979 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,858 mi
Last recorded65,858 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle63,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPF 909V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 65,858 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,031 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 63,791 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 63,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,394 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 63,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,004 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 62,004 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,167 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,446 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,362 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,359 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 40,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,827 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,690 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 5,761 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 5,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,424 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,416 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,162 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,162 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 69,692 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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FPF 909V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPF 909V, 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.

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What year was FPF 909V registered?

FPF 909V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is FPF 909V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPF 909V shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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