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ALG 481J

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,811 mi
Last recorded59,811 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 481J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,811 miles

Nearside Rear axle has a slight oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,811 miles

Nearside Rear axle has a slight oil leak

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 May 2016 52,938 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,431 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 52,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,248 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 51,248 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Cannot gain access to fuel filler cap.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,087 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 50,047 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,120 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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ALG 481J is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,340 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 ALG 481J, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ALG 481J registered?

ALG 481J is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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