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TFK 64W

1981 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,213 mi
Last recorded9,213 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle63,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFK 64W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 9,213 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction objects in screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185r14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185r14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 92,136 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction objects in screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185r14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185r14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 7,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 7,012 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 4,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s + o/s/r floor corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 4,210 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

n/s + o/s/r floor corroded

Nearside Front bind detected when turned by hand, nothing detected when tested in RBT

Offside Front bind detected when turned by hand, nothing detected when tested in RBT

Pass 1 Nov 2018 2,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 2,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wish bone and on top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wish bone and on top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1/ o/s front tyre at limits worn on inside edge

2/ front and rear brakes lighty tight

3/ o/s outer sill becoming corroded

4/ screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2017 1,598 miles

1. Offside front tyre worn on inside edge. 2. Nearside front upper ball joint dust cover becoming perished.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,335 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 99,331 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding slight (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play also slight noise when spun (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough ball joint stiff (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front floor panel has some corrosion

both rear outer floor panels and inner arch panels have corrosion

drivers seat belt retraction weak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,581 miles

Nearside step to sill becoming corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 98,579 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking back plate (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside step to sill becoming corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,942 miles

1. Clutch fluid leaking in car. 2. Slight play in offside front upperwish bone mounting bush. 3. Small hole in nearside outer sill at front.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,942 miles

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

1. Clutch fluid leaking in car. 2. Slight play in offside front upperwish bone mounting bush. 3. Small hole in nearside outer sill at front.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,985 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,984 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,900 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,635 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 92,635 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1/ oil leaking on o/s at rear

Pass 25 Aug 2010 90,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

n/ door handle missing

Fail 27 Jul 2010 90,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

1. n/s front tyre becoming perished, not to vcords at time of test. 2. oil leaking from o/s of engine.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 90,001 miles

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

engine oil leak

seat belt mounting pionts rusty not quite to excess

tyre side walls showing stress cracks

Fail 22 May 2009 90,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

seat belt floor mounts rusty but not quite to excess

Fail 22 Aug 2007 89,989 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front seat belt mounts rusty but not to excess

oil leak from engine off side rear and oily smoke but not to excess yet

Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,226 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 89,226 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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TFK 64W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 TFK 64W, 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.

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TFK 64W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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