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KJD 258W

1981 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,238 mi
Last recorded110,238 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle63,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 258W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,238 miles

Corrosion to nearside body

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear jacking point damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 109,571 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear nail in the tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 109,559 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear nail in the tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,921 miles

Front o/s and n/s door steps corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front door steps corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 107,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front door steps corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 106,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres wearing on outer sidewalls- wheel arch has been rubbing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside of wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear Corrosion to rear of wheel arch, not within prescribed area

Fail 16 Aug 2017 104,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside of wheel well/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside of wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear Corrosion to rear of wheel arch, not within prescribed area

Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,024 miles

Moderate binding to offside rear brake

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 104,021 miles

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

Moderate binding to offside rear brake

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 102,812 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted

visable light blue smoke

Pass 2 Sep 2013 101,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 101,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 96,100 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 96,100 miles

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

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,392 miles

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

creak from off side front suspension area

head lights taped up

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,850 miles

All Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Mount Bushes Perishing

All Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

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

Chips in Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusting

Engine oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Offside Steering Rack GAitor Perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,635 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 88,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 87,564 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 87,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,390 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 87,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 87,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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KJD 258W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 63,108 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 KJD 258W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJD 258W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 March 1981.

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