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OGS 90V

1980 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,430 mi
Last recorded5,430 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle52,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGS 90V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 5,430 miles

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 5,430 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 5,430 miles

2/ front floors becoming corroded by seat mounting points

n/s and o/s outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 5,430 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

2/ front floors becoming corroded by seat mounting points

n/s and o/s outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 5,430 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 5,430 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at centre (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,305 miles

Offside outer sill becoming rusty

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

no spare wheel

Pass 31 Jul 2014 5,430 miles

both outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 5,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 5,430 miles

Both inner sills at rear starting to rust slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings and nearside rear starting to whine slightly

Windscreen washers weak and wipers judder slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 5,430 miles

o/s front inner arch is rusted

o/s sill section is weak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 5,430 miles

1 front brake ferrals corroded

2 steering rack bushes worn

n/s tie bar bushes perished

Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,430 miles

front discs thin

front flexis ferrals corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,112 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 67,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 5,430 miles

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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OGS 90V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OGS 90V, 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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What year was OGS 90V registered?

OGS 90V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 July 1980.

Is OGS 90V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGS 90V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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