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PAO 313P

1977 Volkswagen Caravelle

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,024 mi
Last recorded45,024 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle83,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAO 313P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,024 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 44,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 44,947 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has low tread

Offside Front indicator lens has water ingress

Offside Rear tyre has low tread

brake servo corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 44,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre has low tread

Offside Front indicator lens has water ingress

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has low tread

brake servo corroded

engine oil leak

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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PAO 313P is a 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PAO 313P, 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 PAO 313P registered?

PAO 313P is a 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 June 1977.

Is PAO 313P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAO 313P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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