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D102 JNG

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,442 mi
Last recorded83,442 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD102 JNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 83,442 miles

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

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2025 77,442 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,419 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material T PIECE TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKS ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material T PIECE TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKS ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 71,419 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed BEEN RUBBING ON TYRE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material T PIECE TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKS ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material T PIECE TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKS ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TEE PIECE TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TEE PIECE TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 70,732 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 70,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 70,143 miles

Nearside Rear park brake performance low

Fail 11 May 2021 70,140 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear park brake performance low

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low

Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,177 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake requirments only just met

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake meets minimum requirments

Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,831 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 63,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,616 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 63,615 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,413 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 63,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion areas to rear underside of vehicle (outside of prescribed area)

offside front sill and step/wheel arch area corroded. (Outside of prescribed area)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,577 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion areas to rear underside of vehicle (outside of prescribed area)

offside front sill and step/wheel arch area corroded. (Outside of prescribed area)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 62,572 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 60,798 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 60,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,362 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 59,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,121 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 52,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,216 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 46,211 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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D102 JNG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D102 JNG, 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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D102 JNG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D102 JNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D102 JNG shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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