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ULB 257W

1980 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,027 mi
Last recorded38,027 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle52,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 257W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2009 38,027 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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ULB 257W is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,720 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 ULB 257W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ULB 257W?

You can check the full history of ULB 257W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ULB 257W registered?

ULB 257W is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is ULB 257W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULB 257W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ULB 257W have outstanding finance?

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