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VGC 881M

1974 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,075 mi
Last recorded66,075 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Caravelle31,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGC 881M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 66,074 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 64,428 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VGC 881M?

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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?

The MOT history for VGC 881M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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