MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed fitted to n/s/r (6.3.5.a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.
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VGC 881M is a 1974 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 31,541 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 VGC 881M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VGC 881M registered?
VGC 881M is a 1974 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 March 1974.
Is VGC 881M safe to buy?
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