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WFY 935L

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,443 mi
Last recorded29,443 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFY 935L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,443 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,632 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 28,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,260 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake. Your parking brake only just met minimum requirement. It would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 27,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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WFY 935L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFY 935L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WFY 935L?

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What year was WFY 935L registered?

WFY 935L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is WFY 935L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFY 935L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WFY 935L have outstanding finance?

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