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HJA 998V

1980 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,105 mi
Last recorded67,105 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle52,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJA 998V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,590 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 65,590 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,868 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,764 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 60,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 60,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,963 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,622 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 58,622 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,032 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion on nearside rear floor

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,367 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,269 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 56,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 55,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,657 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,101 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 54,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HJA 998V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,720 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 HJA 998V, 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 46 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 HJA 998V registered?

HJA 998V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is HJA 998V safe to buy?

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