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H452 AGX

1991 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,197 mi
Last recorded116,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle131,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH452 AGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 116,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 114,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 111,306 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

Fail 1 Jul 2023 111,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.73 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Engine Oil Level Low

Pass 7 Jun 2022 108,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Heat shield Rattling

Fail 7 Jun 2022 108,621 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 70 kgs (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Heat shield Rattling

Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 103,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,824 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight perishing to rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 97,626 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,614 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,472 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 96,673 miles

Both wiper blades split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,843 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 95,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 91,426 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 88,543 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in steering rack rubber mounts

Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,481 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 84,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine bay covered by under shield

handbrake has long travel

light oil stain from engine area

Pass 4 Jan 2006 78,959 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake has long travel

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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H452 AGX is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 131,785 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 H452 AGX, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H452 AGX registered?

H452 AGX is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H452 AGX safe to buy?

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