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A21 DUB

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,205 mi
Last recorded108,205 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 108,205 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,100 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 105,100 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 101,263 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,409 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,968 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 84,155 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 83,053 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 75,884 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,825 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 74,098 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 74,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel filler neck rubber hose torn, however not leaking fuel at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 71,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 68,795 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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A21 DUB is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 99,479 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 A21 DUB, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A21 DUB registered?

A21 DUB is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A21 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 DUB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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