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MJY 219R

1977 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle83,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJY 219R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,861 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,544 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 82,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 82,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

BATTTERY INSECURE DUE TO BATTERY TRAY CORRODED THROUGH AND COULD FALL OUT. BUT DOES NOT AFFECT STEERING OR BRAKES. †FLOOR PAN EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 82,244 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MJY 219R is a 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 83,904 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 MJY 219R, 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 49 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 MJY 219R registered?

MJY 219R is a 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 May 1977.

Is MJY 219R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJY 219R shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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