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JFX 60V

1980 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,093 mi
Last recorded17,093 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle52,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFX 60V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,093 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 17,078 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by engine mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bolt not tight (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font both (6.3.4d)

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

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

body corroded in several places

engine cooling pipes insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,950 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 16,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,724 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

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

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

Various ares of the body and chassis corroded (not prescribed areas)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 16,724 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

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

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

Various areas of the body and chassis (not prescribed areas)excessivly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,141 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 16,141 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,035 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 15,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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JFX 60V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 JFX 60V, 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.

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JFX 60V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 May 1980.

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