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ULO 619R

1976 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

198,037 mi
Last recorded198,037 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle49,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULO 619R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 198,037 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 197,969 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 197,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 197,878 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 20 Mar 2015 197,619 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 197,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 197,259 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 197,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 195,544 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 195,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 192,034 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/r cv boot split

Fail 28 Mar 2011 192,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/r cv boot split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 183,108 miles

crack in o/s/f anti-roll bar brakket

small exhaust leak from both rear exchangers

surface cracks in all tyres

Fail 24 Jun 2010 183,053 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

light cracking in all four tyre tread patterns

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 167,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 164,362 miles

corrosion in area of battery tray

corrosion in area of rear torsion tube

n/s/r tyre has sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2007 158,464 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 158,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 149,507 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 149,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ULO 619R is a 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 49,398 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 ULO 619R, 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 50 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 ULO 619R?

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What year was ULO 619R registered?

ULO 619R is a 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is ULO 619R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULO 619R shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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