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NNO 154M

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

40,488 mi
Last recorded40,488 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNO 154M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

floor plans & suspension are corroded / had lots of welding repairs

Fail 13 Mar 2019 40,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

floor plans & suspension are corroded / had lots of welding repairs

Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,351 miles

Engine bay door will not close

Extensive chassis repairs ,all covered with body sealer

Nearside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 3 Feb 2018 40,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no tail pipe (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine door will not close / lock

Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,742 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 39,742 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe to carb (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,859 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,159 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 32,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,889 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 28,880 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 21,292 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,101 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 17,095 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Advise nearside and offside ear brake hose ferrils are corroded. Advise nearside outer sill area is corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,663 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 11,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion to nearside outer sill area but not with 30 cm of prescribed area,s

slight play in off side front hub/wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,010 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 5,010 miles

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

ADVISE ADVANCED/ EXCESS CORROSION PRESENT -O/SINNER/OUTERSILL REAR

ADVISE INCORRECT TYPE OF NUMBERPLATES FITTED FRONT +REAR (BACKGROUND +LETTER COLOUR)

BRAKELAMP SWITCH WIRING CHAFING AGAINST STEERING DRAGLINK

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

WINDSREEN WIPER ACTION SLUGGISH

Pass 22 Mar 2006 3,757 miles

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

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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NNO 154M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 26,912 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 NNO 154M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NNO 154M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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