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SPL 35R

1977 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,990 mi
Last recorded96,990 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle83,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 35R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,990 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 96,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 95,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 95,792 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 93,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 93,888 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 93,633 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 93,633 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

near side mirror glass missing

Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,768 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 91,768 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 89,542 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery terminals loss

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,542 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

battery terminals loss

Pass 7 Aug 2009 88,322 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 88,322 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 84,033 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear engine cross member rubber mount split

water leak on washer reserviour under pressure

Fail 10 Jul 2007 84,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear engine cross member rubber mount split

Pass 14 Jul 2006 81,094 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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SPL 35R is a 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SPL 35R, 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.

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SPL 35R is a 1977 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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