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PLX 922R

1976 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

4,108 mi
Last recorded4,108 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle49,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLX 922R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 4,108 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 4,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 130 miles

Front side windows appear excessively tinted.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 28 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb replaced (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,923 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,055 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 45,053 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen requires cleaning as visibility is poor due to tree sap spots

Pass 9 May 2008 40,751 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

horn out put poor

lower performance n/s hand brake

o/s/f tyre tread depth 2.8mm

Fail 26 Apr 2008 40,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

horn out put poor

lower performance n/s hand brake

movement in rear hubs/bearings

o/s/f tyre tread depth 2.8mm

rear brake hose ferrules corroded (o/s badly)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,405 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 37,403 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,943 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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PLX 922R is a 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 49,398 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 PLX 922R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLX 922R registered?

PLX 922R is a 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is PLX 922R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLX 922R shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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