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HCE 428X

1981 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,282 mi
Last recorded37,282 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle63,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCE 428X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 37,282 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,282 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 32,581 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 32,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 27,498 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 19,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 19,597 miles

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

Central Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 16,434 miles

Creaking from Nearside front suspension on road test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 14,209 miles

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

creaking nearside front suspension

Fail 26 Jan 2016 14,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

creaking nearside front suspension

Fail 13 Jan 2016 14,205 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

creaking nearside front suspension

Pass 18 Dec 2014 10,881 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 10,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 10,483 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 8,315 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 7,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,299 miles

main beam internal tell tale light not working

offside front brake back plate corroded

oil leak

various minor chips in screen

Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,864 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 5,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 5,012 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 12 Jul 2006 5,012 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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HCE 428X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HCE 428X, 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.

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What year was HCE 428X registered?

HCE 428X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 September 1981.

Is HCE 428X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCE 428X shows 22 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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