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NLH 303V

1980 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,979 mi
Last recorded93,979 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle52,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLH 303V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 93,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,977 miles

advise : under body surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,927 miles

Chassis corroding.

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake only just met requirements 19%.

Service brake only just met requirements 58%.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,920 miles

both rear tyres pereishing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 93,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2016 93,893 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off side (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Braking system leaking from the front (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,392 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 20 Nov 2014 93,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise all round under body surface corrsion

Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,883 miles

advise both front outriggers surface corrison

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,881 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 24 Nov 2011 93,844 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,844 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 1 Dec 2010 93,842 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,842 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 1 Dec 2009 93,635 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 93,635 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,567 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 93,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

surface rust on rear beam axle

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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NLH 303V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 NLH 303V, 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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NLH 303V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 June 1980.

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