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H355 GLO

1991 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,723 mi
Last recorded140,723 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle131,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH355 GLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 140,723 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 136,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2008 136,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 126,677 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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H355 GLO is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 131,785 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 H355 GLO, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H355 GLO registered?

H355 GLO is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 January 1991.

Is H355 GLO safe to buy?

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