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VVV 272W

1981 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle63,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVV 272W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,132 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% passed due to lower reading locking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,989 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,043 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 93,859 miles

slight bind offside brake

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,120 miles

Offside front hub bearing cap missing

Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,118 miles

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

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

Offside front hub bearing cap missing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,400 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 88,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,217 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 87,217 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 87,198 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 87,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 86,962 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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VVV 272W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 63,108 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 VVV 272W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VVV 272W registered?

VVV 272W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 February 1981.

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