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D114 OMJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,956 mi
Last recorded35,956 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD114 OMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2024 35,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 15 Jun 2023 34,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside exhaust manifold heat shield loose

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside exhaust manifold heat shield loose

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 34,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside exhaust manifold heat shield loose

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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 12 Mar 2021 31,462 miles

Nearside Exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Exhaust manifold heat shield loose.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 31,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides on manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 28,886 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 28,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILLS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,040 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 28,040 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,650 miles

Nearside Front & Rear Tyres (side walls cracking)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 27,650 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & Offside Rear inner under sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front & Rear Tyres (side walls cracking)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 26,919 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 26,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & Offside Suspension mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & Offside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 25,268 miles

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

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

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

offside inner sill rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,910 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

general underside of vehicle rusty

nearside lower side door corroded

o/s rear floor rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2014 23,910 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

nearside lower side door corroded

o/s rear floor rusty

Pass 10 May 2013 21,310 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all other tyres perishing on side wall

Fail 9 May 2013 21,309 miles

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all other tyres perishing on side wall

Pass 23 May 2012 14,767 miles

both front tie bar bushes split

o/s inner sill rust holed

o/s/r heat exchanger rattle

Fail 22 May 2012 14,767 miles

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

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

both front tie bar bushes split

o/s inner sill rust holed

o/s/r heat exchanger rattle

Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 10,717 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 4,939 miles

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2010 4,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 97,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 97,726 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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D114 OMJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D114 OMJ, 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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D114 OMJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 February 1987.

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