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PHV 933E

1967 Volkswagen Caravanette

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,539 mi
Last recorded80,539 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 933E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,539 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,019 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 79,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,389 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 75,389 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,841 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 71,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to offside front of body

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,158 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing out.

centre front steering point pivot has slight play.

n/s and o/s suspension arm corroded in excess.

n/s wheel cap missing.

near and offside headlamps inner refecters started to corrode.

o/s n/s rear bump stops on suspension missing.

offside rear handbrake not locking out.

oiffside brake lamp lens slightly discoloured.

slight play in n/s and o/s front upper and lower swivel joints.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 71,147 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm end caps coroded in excess

Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside front and offside front slight play in upper and lower swivel joints

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside rear wheel cover missing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,876 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 69,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

offside front chassis corroded (not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings)

offside parking brake effort poor

play detected at main steering idler pivot point

Fail 29 Sep 2008 67,368 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front to rear brake pipe not clipped very well. also needs grommets

fuel hoses at nearside carbouretta a bit insecure

play in intermediate drop arm. advise replace bush

Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,576 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 65,576 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 60,936 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 60,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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PHV 933E is a 1967 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHV 933E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 59 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PHV 933E is a 1967 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 23 May 1967.

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