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HAD 644L

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,548 mi
Last recorded67,548 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 644L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,548 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 67,548 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 64,072 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 64,072 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 63,654 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 63,654 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,467 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,188 miles

underbody completely undersealed

Pass 12 May 2014 63,016 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 63,016 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front door is difficult to close

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside is covered in a thick layer of new underseal

Fail 30 May 2013 63,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Underside covered in new underseal

Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,982 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HAD 644L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 26,912 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 HAD 644L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAD 644L registered?

HAD 644L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 May 1973.

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