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A387 WAM

1983 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,892 mi
Last recorded23,892 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle58,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA387 WAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 23,892 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 23,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,542 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 20,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,015 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 17,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 7,249 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 85 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 85 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 93,398 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has varoius corrosion points around body not causing sharp edges at present.

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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A387 WAM is a 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 A387 WAM, 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 A387 WAM registered?

A387 WAM is a 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 September 1983.

Is A387 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A387 WAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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