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UHA 192X

1981 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,738 mi
Last recorded99,738 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle63,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHA 192X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

extensive corrosion to various body pannels

Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake dirt shield corroded

Oil leak

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

Wiring loose

Fail 17 Jul 2012 99,600 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake dirt shield corroded

Oil leak

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

Wiring loose

Pass 16 Jul 2011 99,182 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 99,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2007 98,611 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 98,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 95,301 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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UHA 192X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UHA 192X, 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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UHA 192X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 August 1981.

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