MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,791 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both rear drive shafts outer boots split & leaking
No seat belt fitted to centre seat
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7seats fitted in addition to drivers all with seat belts fitted (2 rear facing)
Heater ducting loose near rear axle
Offside rear tyre cracking
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
SLIGHT UNEVEN APPLICATION OF REAR BRAKES
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWU 153L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,603 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 SWU 153L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of SWU 153L?
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What year was SWU 153L registered?
SWU 153L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 October 1972.
Is SWU 153L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWU 153L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SWU 153L have outstanding finance?
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