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TDV 195X

1981 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle63,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDV 195X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,421 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 99,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 99,048 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 99,012 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 98,753 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 98,637 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,066 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 98,066 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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.

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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TDV 195X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 63,108 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 TDV 195X, 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 45 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 TDV 195X registered?

TDV 195X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is TDV 195X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDV 195X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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