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J483 CYO

1991 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

199,045 mi
Last recorded199,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle131,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 CYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 199,045 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 199,043 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 198,065 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 198,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 195,286 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 195,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 192,010 miles

exhaust condition poor

park brake cables in poor condition

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2012 191,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to front no.plate

exhaust condition poor

front brake discs worn and pitted

park brake cables in poor condition

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 191,858 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 6 May 2011 191,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2009 190,720 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 183,742 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 174,601 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 174,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs in poor cocdition

int mirror missing

o/s/r sill crushed

Pass 26 Aug 2006 171,779 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 171,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crush damage to o/s r sill

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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J483 CYO is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J483 CYO, 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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J483 CYO is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 November 1991.

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