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SFS 694V

1980 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,590 mi
Last recorded77,590 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle52,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFS 694V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,590 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 77,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 76,734 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 76,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframre o/s and n/s as marked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 74,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,941 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,778 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 71,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake lights slightly late to come on when pedal pressed

nearside rear engine mounting spliting

oil leak from enfine area

Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,675 miles

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,257 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,507 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,560 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 65,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 63,639 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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SFS 694V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SFS 694V, 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 SFS 694V registered?

SFS 694V is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 February 1980.

Is SFS 694V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFS 694V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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