MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear hand & foot brake readings lower than nearside rear
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear hand & foot brake readings lower than nearside rear
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
axle beam corroded
drag link ends play
front brake pipes to caliper corroded
left upper ball joint slight lift
rear brake pipe corrosion
rear footbrake effort
rear shock absorbers corroded
rear wheel bearing play
right upper/lower ball joints slight lift
steering coupling cracked
steering idler play
top column mount play
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
axle beam corroded
drag link ends play
front brake pipes to caliper corroded
left upper ball joint slight lift
rear brake pipe corrosion
rear footbrake effort
rear shock absorbers corroded
rear wheel bearing play
right upper/lower ball joints slight lift
steering coupling cracked
steering idler play
top column mount play
all of the brake pipes are slightly corroded
handbrake nearly to full travel
underbody covered in underseal
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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VTC 210L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 26,912 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 VTC 210L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VTC 210L registered?
VTC 210L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 January 1973.
Is VTC 210L safe to buy?
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