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XAB 67M

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

15,265 mi
Last recorded15,265 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 67M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,265 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 15,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 14,658 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 14,655 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view really slow (8.2.1c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 14,427 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 144,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,954 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 13,954 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,766 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

n/s/f upper ball joint cover split

Pass 26 Nov 2009 9,968 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

blow from exhaust system.

extensive underbody repairs.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

unevenly worn nearside rear tyre.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 9,967 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

blow from exhaust system.

extensive underbody repairs.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

unevenly worn nearside rear tyre.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 9,965 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 9,964 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 9,632 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 9,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 9,628 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 9,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XAB 67M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

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 XAB 67M, 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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XAB 67M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 October 1973.

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