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RJU 849W

1981 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,824 mi
Last recorded141,824 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle63,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJU 849W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 141,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 141,935 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 141,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 141,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 141,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 141,935 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 141,935 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 141,930 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 141,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 141,935 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 141,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 141,935 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 141,935 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 141,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 141,935 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 141,938 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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RJU 849W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 63,108 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 RJU 849W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJU 849W registered?

RJU 849W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 June 1981.

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