MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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)
Oil leak
Oil leak
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
Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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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.
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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?
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