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SMD 330S

1977 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,897 mi
Last recorded99,897 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle83,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMD 330S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 99,897 miles

Offside Rear h/b low efort

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 97,505 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 94,506 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 91,201 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 87,985 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 86,066 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 84,453 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 84,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 81,818 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 81,818 miles

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

n/s outer sill and rear of sill backing corroded

nail in tyre

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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SMD 330S is a 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 83,904 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 SMD 330S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SMD 330S?

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What year was SMD 330S registered?

SMD 330S is a 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SMD 330S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMD 330S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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