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A252 RYW

1983 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,158 mi
Last recorded65,158 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle58,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA252 RYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 65,158 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 63,087 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 60,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

evidence of fuel leak on fuel tank

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,172 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 55,172 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,689 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 49,686 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

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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A252 RYW is a 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 58,848 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 A252 RYW, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A252 RYW registered?

A252 RYW is a 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A252 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A252 RYW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A252 RYW have outstanding finance?

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