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HLS 299S

1978 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,791 mi
Last recorded47,791 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle36,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLS 299S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,791 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both rear lenses faded (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 47,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both rear lenses faded (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 47,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 47,027 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 46,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 44,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2013 44,638 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 44,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 May 2012 43,840 miles

o/s/r wheels seems to be lying in compared to the n/s,no play detected.

Pass 16 May 2011 42,311 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 42,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,759 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,557 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,550 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,305 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 32,679 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HLS 299S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 36,208 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 HLS 299S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLS 299S registered?

HLS 299S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 March 1978.

Is HLS 299S safe to buy?

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