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A187 PDV

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

42,522 mi
Last recorded42,522 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA187 PDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 42,522 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Rust hole drivers footwell

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 42,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Rust hole drivers footwell

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 42,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bumper end caps missing

Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bumper end cap missing

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both bumper end caps missing

Pass 16 Aug 2021 41,066 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion in outer sills/chassis

Pass 11 May 2017 40,909 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accelerator pedal would benefit from attention

Fail 27 Apr 2017 40,901 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accelerator pedal would benefit from attention

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front panel corroded and holed(attention recommended)

rear bumper missing

Fail 5 Jun 2014 40,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front panel corroded & holed, recommend welding

rear bumper missing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,865 miles

corrosion in front panel

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear and offside front bumper end caps missing

Fail 17 Jun 2013 39,865 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear and offside front bumper end caps missing

corrosion in front panel

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

corrosion in front panel

corrosion in offside rear closing panel

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

offside front and both rear bumper end caps missing

offside headlamp in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear and offside front bumber end caps missing

Fail 31 May 2011 39,200 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear and offside front end caps missing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine emissions high

front panel corroded & holed

nearside front inner arch corroded & holed rear end

offside front bumper end cap missing

offside outer sill corroded & holed

rear bumper missisng

Fail 18 Nov 2009 38,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

advanced corrosion in nearside rear brake hose metal fittings

front panel corroded and holed

nearside front inner arch corroded and holed(rear end)

offside front bumper end cap missing

offside outer sill corroded and holed

rear bumper missing

vehicle emissions high

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,162 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advanced corrosion in both rear brake hose metal fittings

front panel corroded and holed

nearside front inner arch corroded and holed(rear end)

offside front outer sill corroded and holed

slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 28 Nov 2008 38,141 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advanced corrosion in both rear brake hose ferrules

nearside front under arch (rear end) corroded & holed

offside front outer sill corroded & holed

slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

wear in nearside front lower swivel suspension ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,186 miles

rear brake pipes corroded both sides

rear bumper not fitted, mountings exposed

Fail 19 Jun 2007 37,186 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes corroded both sides

rear bumper not fitted, mountings exposed

Pass 14 Sep 2005 36,631 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 36,631 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion in brake pipes generally

offside hand brake cable in very poor condition

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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A187 PDV is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,991 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 A187 PDV, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A187 PDV is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 March 1984.

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