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MAP 484P

1976 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,752 mi
Last recorded34,752 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle49,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAP 484P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 34,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 34,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,750 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 34,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,750 miles

horn push requires attension

Pass 20 May 2009 34,745 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front wheel arch prescribed area corroded

Fail 18 May 2009 34,744 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front wheel arch prescribed area corroded

parking brake cable failed during test

Pass 29 May 2008 34,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,542 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 34,542 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 27 May 2005 33,994 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 33,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MAP 484P is a 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 49,398 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 MAP 484P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAP 484P registered?

MAP 484P is a 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 January 1976.

Is MAP 484P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAP 484P shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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