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79 AFJ

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,132 mi
Last recorded5,132 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 AFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 5,132 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 4,132 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 4,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 3,608 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 21,650 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 21,650 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,924 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,420 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,004 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 21,000 miles

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 19,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 19,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,902 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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79 AFJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 142,633 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 79 AFJ, 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 36 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 79 AFJ?

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What year was 79 AFJ registered?

79 AFJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 79 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 AFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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