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PBJH567

1980 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,161 mi
Last recorded1,161 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle52,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJH567
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 1,161 miles

Offside Front inner arch holed

suspect n/s seat mounting inadequately repaired

Fail 5 Aug 2019 1,161 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect continental type (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front inner arch holed

suspect n/s seat mounting inadequately repaired

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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PBJH567 is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PBJH567, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PBJH567 registered?

PBJH567 is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 July 1980.

Is PBJH567 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBJH567 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBJH567 have outstanding finance?

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