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A565 GLX

1983 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,873 mi
Last recorded42,873 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle58,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA565 GLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 42,873 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 41,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,184 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,670 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 38,978 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 38,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking/chassis point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 37,978 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 May 2016 37,977 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,908 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,983 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 35,981 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,276 miles

Coolant leak

both steps holed & corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 34,276 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

both steps holed & corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,304 miles

screen chipped,o/s track rod end gaiter split,unable to move drivers seat backwards or forwards

Fail 13 Apr 2012 33,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

o/s track rod end gaiter split,unable to move drivers seat fowards or back

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside & nearside front cab steps corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 28,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside & nearside front cab steps corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 28,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front footsteps rusted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,859 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant light staying on

fuel hose going into fuel filter starting to fray

rear outer sills starting to rust

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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A565 GLX is a 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 A565 GLX, 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.

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What year was A565 GLX registered?

A565 GLX is a 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 October 1983.

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The MOT history for A565 GLX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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