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MBV 167N

1975 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,923 mi
Last recorded165,923 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle58,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 167N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 165,923 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 165,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 165,868 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 165,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 165,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r upper fuel pipe slightly worn. possibly been rubbing on o/s half shaft at some point requires attention

Pass 17 Sep 2010 165,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 165,398 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 165,136 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 165,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 164,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MBV 167N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 58,537 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 MBV 167N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBV 167N registered?

MBV 167N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is MBV 167N safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBV 167N shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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