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GFP 333V

1979 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,154 mi
Last recorded64,154 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2006
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle63,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFP 333V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,154 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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GFP 333V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GFP 333V, 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

How do I check the history of GFP 333V?

You can check the full history of GFP 333V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GFP 333V registered?

GFP 333V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 September 1979.

Is GFP 333V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFP 333V 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 GFP 333V have outstanding finance?

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