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JUD 863W

1980 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,139 mi
Last recorded106,139 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle52,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUD 863W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 106,139 miles

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,109 miles

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,342 miles

underside and components have surface corrosion throughout

Pass 27 Jun 2017 100,772 miles

Corrosion to various parts under vehicle

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,772 miles

Corrosion to front floor areas

Corrosion to front sills/outriggers

Corrosion to various places

Corrosion by lower steering column pivot

Corrosion to Offside rear chassis rail by coil spring mount

Offside front upper ball joint rubber deteriorating

Fail 1 Mar 2016 100,772 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer, lower mounting area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by coil spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Corrosion O/S/R outer sill by coil spring

Corrosion by lower steering column pivot

Corrosion to front floor areas

Corrosion to front sills/outriggers

Corrosion to various places

O/S/F upper ball joint rubber deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2015 98,867 miles

Nearside rear and the offside rear body seals are corroded but are deemed to be excessive.

Underbody has corrosion in a number of areas but is not within 30cm of a prescribed area or body mountings and does not effect braking or steering.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,237 miles

Offside rear and Nearside rear seals are corroded but are not deemed to be excessive.

Underbody has corrosion in a number of areas but is not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,149 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,544 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 88,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,150 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 86,147 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r outer cv gaitour split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,518 miles

slight play in nearside front inner rack jiont

Fail 28 Jan 2010 85,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

HEAVY corrosion and holes in both front inner sills not within prescribed areas at jacking points

HEAVY corrosion and holes in rear panel not weaking structure

HEAVY corrsion and holes in nearside rear lower panel not within prescribed areas

HEAVY corrsion and holes in offside rear inner wheel arch/box section not within prescribed areas

HEAVY corrsoion and holes in nearside front step not within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chip to screen outside swept area

corrosion and hole in both front lower inner wheel arches not within prescribed areas

corrosion to both front inner and outer wheel arches

corrosion to both rear inner and outer wheel arches

corrosion to offside front step

corrosion to offside inner sill and hole in offside inner sill not within prescribed areas

general undervehicle body corrosion

offside rear outer cv gatior split

play in steering rack

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

stickers to windscreen obscured by rear view mirror and below line of wiper

Pass 26 Jan 2009 82,795 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,326 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 81,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

serious oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Jul 2006 79,601 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 79,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front compliance bushes split and deteriorating

o/s/f anti roll bar link bush deteriorated

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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JUD 863W is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JUD 863W, 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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JUD 863W is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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