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BGG 647X

1981 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,998 mi
Last recorded64,998 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle63,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGG 647X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2006 64,998 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 64,998 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BGG 647X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 63,108 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 BGG 647X, 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 45 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 BGG 647X registered?

BGG 647X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is BGG 647X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGG 647X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGG 647X have outstanding finance?

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