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D126 YGW

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Gold Petrol 1915cc
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Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

223,041 mi
Last recorded223,041 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 223,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear inner rear arches corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2026 223,039 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front inner arch,within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated rack end (2.2.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear inner rear arches corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 223,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s - o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated rack side (2.2.2 (c))

hazard switch sticky

n/s/r - o/s/r battery trays corroded - holed

rear chassis and all suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2025 223,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s - o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated rack side (2.2.2 (c))

hazard switch sticky

n/s/r - o/s/r battery trays corroded - holed

rear chassis and all suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 222,986 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated rack side (2.2.2 (c))

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

offside & nearside rear battery trays excessively corroded

rear chassis and all suspension components corroded

water leak

Fail 23 Feb 2024 222,976 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated rack side (2.2.2 (c))

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

offside & nearside rear battery trays excessively corroded

rear chassis and all suspension components corroded

water leak

Pass 20 Feb 2023 222,973 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated splitting (onto rack) (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

offside & nearside rear battery trays excessively corroded.

offside & nearside rear body corroded

offside & nearside rear brake backplates heavily corroded / holed

offside & nearside rear wheel arches taped up

rear chassis and all suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 222,973 miles

Brake rod insecure broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated splitting (onto rack) (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

offside & nearside rear battery trays excessively corroded.

offside & nearside rear body corroded

offside & nearside rear brake backplates heavily corroded / holed

offside & nearside rear wheel arches taped up

rear chassis and all suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 222,822 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Clutch pipe excessively corroded

Central Rear Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nsr and Osr (6.1.6 (i) (i))

fuel tank corroded

offside & nearside rear battery trays badly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 222,820 miles

Emissions not tested Engine cutting out . (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Clutch pipe excessively corroded

Central Rear Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nsr and Osr (6.1.6 (i) (i))

fuel tank corroded

offside & nearside rear battery trays badly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 222,814 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (at caliper) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear offside & nearside brake back plates corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

offside & nearside rear battery trays corroded

offside & nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

offside & nearside rear wheel arches taped up

rear brakes noisy & imbalanced

Fail 9 Nov 2020 222,814 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Both front brake pipes to calipers corroding.

Both front wipers smear

Central Front Clutch metal pipe heavily corroded.

Coil spring corroded All 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nsr and Osr wheel arch holed and corroded adv repair.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 222,805 miles

ADVISE ADJUSTMENT OF O/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

Advise fuel hose to pump has better support.

CORROSION AND HOLES TO BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH LOWER FRONT MOST SECTIONS BUT INNER STRUCTURE SOUND.

CORROSION TO N/S/F OUTER ARCH (WITHIN 12" OF WHEEL ARCH BUT NOT CURRENTLY CONSIDERED STUCTURAL.

CORROSION TO N/S/R OUTER TRAILING ARM MOUNTING

Co level lean.

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDTION AND HAS TEMP REPAIR.

N/S/F BRAKE FLEXI PERRISHED, BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO CALIPERS CORRODING.

N/S/F STEERING RACK GAITOR STARTING TO TEAR, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON.

O/S/F INNER SILL CORRODED AND STARTING TO HOLE.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

VARIOUS BODY CORROSION.

Pass 17 May 2018 222,805 miles

FRONT TO REAR COOLANT PIPES FOULING ON VARIOUS ITEMS, ADVISE SECURING

N/S/F OUTER ARCH HOLED WITH IN 12" OF SEAT BELT MOUNT BUT NOT CONSIDERED STRUCTURAL

N/S/F RACK GAITER STARTING TO FAIL.

O/S CAM COVER GASKET LEAKING, (SUSPECT OIL PUMP CRANK SEAL AS WELL)

TEMP GAUGE N/W

inner front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/f tie rod end dust boot starting to split

o/s/f rack knuckle and lower ball joint have some play

slight fuel weep from acc pump jet diaphragm ?

Fail 11 May 2018 222,805 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged carb return fuel hose (7.2.2)

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure From tank to filter, advise new hose and filter (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM T-PIECE TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

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

FRONT TO REAR COOLANT PIPES FOULING ON VARIOUS ITEMS, ADVISE SECURING

N/S/F OUTER ARCH HOLED WITH IN 12" OF SEAT BELT MOUNT BUT NOT CONSIDERED STRUCTURAL

N/S/F RACK GAITER STARTING TO FAIL.

O/S CAM COVER GASKET LEAKING, (SUSPECT OIL PUMP CRANK SEAL AS WELL)

TEMP GAUGE N/W

inner front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/f tie rod end dust boot starting to split

o/s/f rack knuckle and lower ball joint have some play

slight fuel weep from acc pump jet diaphragm ?

Pass 8 May 2017 222,805 miles

N/S/R brake slightly grabbing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F brake pipe to caliper corroded

O/S/R brake pipe to hose corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake flexis perishing

both rack boots splitting

corrosion around N/S/F door handle

corrosion on exhaust system

metal water pipe/pipe to header tank have had repairs(tapped/cable ties)

slight corrosion on both lower door steps/lower wheel arches

slight play in O/S inner steering rack joint

slight play in all wheel bearings

steering coupling starting to crack

water leak from header tank cap

Pass 16 May 2016 222,805 miles

Oil leak

Rear of vehicle has corrosion

both track rod end boots are perished

poor wiring in n/s engine bay

steering rack boots are perished

All wheel bearings have slight play

Center fuel hose of tank is poor and has a slight sweat

N/S/F seat belt mount has been welded

N/S/R outer cv boot is split

N/S/R tyre is perished

O/S sun visor wont stay up

O/S/F seat belt mount has been welded

O/S/F tyre is perished 185/14 C 8PR

O/S/F tyre valve is perished

O/S/R brake pipe is corroded

O/S/R tyre is perished 185/14C

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2016 222,805 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper missing tow bar is exposed (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

All wheel bearings have slight play

Center fuel hose of tank is poor and has a slight sweat

N/S/F seat belt mount has been welded

N/S/R outer cv boot is split

N/S/R tyre is perished

O/S sun visor wont stay up

O/S/F seat belt mount has been welded

O/S/F tyre is perished 185/14 C 8PR

O/S/F tyre valve is perished

O/S/R brake pipe is corroded

O/S/R tyre is perished 185/14C

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear of vehicle has corrosion

both track rod end boots are perished

poor wiring in n/s engine bay

steering rack boots are perished

Pass 21 May 2015 221,214 miles

2 BOLTS FALLEN OUT OF O/S DRIVESHAFT OUTER JOINT, IN BAG IN CAB

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED AND CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALLS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL FILTER AT TANK OUTLET DAMP

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE SPLITTING IN TREAD GROOVES NO CORD/PLY VISIBLE

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

TICKOVER SLIGHTLY HIGH

n/s headlight pattern diffused

Fail 21 May 2015 221,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

2 BOLTS FALLEN OUT OF O/S DRIVESHAFT OUTER JOINT, IN BAG IN CAB

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED AND CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALLS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL FILTER AT TANK OUTLET DAMP

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE SPLITTING IN TREAD GROOVES NO CORD/PLY VISIBLE

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

TICKOVER SLIGHTLY HIGH

n/s headlight pattern diffused

Pass 28 May 2014 220,519 miles

front brake discs corroded

minor brake imbalance on front brakes

minor exhaust leaks

minor perishing of n/s and o/s/f brake hoses

minor play in o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre valve perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall 185/R14C

noise from rear brakes possible dust in brake drums

o/s/f tyre perishing in tread area

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall

rear bumper missing

Fail 1 May 2014 220,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

minor exhaust leaks

minor play in o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall

n/sa nd o/s dip beams weak

o/s/f tyre perishing in tread area

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall 185/R14C

rear bumper missing

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2012 219,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer walls

noise from rear brake drums when brake roller test is applied

o/s and n/s/f brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer walls

oil warning light staying on when engine is on tickover

Fail 23 Nov 2012 219,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer walls

noise from rear brake drums when brake roller test is applied

o/s and n/s/f brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer walls

oil warning light staying on when engine is on tickover

Pass 17 Oct 2011 218,878 miles

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

advise new rear no. plate

alt belt cracking

both front lower b posts holed, both mis b posts showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyres perrished

coolant leak from start housing of rubber feed pipe from water pump

fuel filler neck holed within 12" of belt mount, tester does not see this as a structural issue

long park brake travel

o/s/r, n/s/r and transverse rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2011 218,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

advise new rear no. plate

alt belt cracking

both front lower b posts holed, both mis b posts showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyres perrished

coolant leak from start housing of rubber feed pipe from water pump

fuel filler neck holed within 12" of belt mount, tester does not see this as a structural issue

long park brake travel

o/s/r, n/s/r and transverse rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2010 215,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT ANTI TRAMP BUSHES CRACKED, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

FUEL PUMPJET DIAPHRAM WEAPING FUEL (CARB)

IGN START SWITCH LOST SPRING RETURN, WILL BURN OUT STARTER MOTOR

INNER FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

O/S/F (CALIPER TO HOSE) FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/F INNER SILL HOLED

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

TRANSVERSE REAR BRAKE PIPE (ABOVE G/BOX) CORRODED

both lower b-posts holed and corroded

both rear brake flexi ferrels corroding

both rear tyres perrished

flywire to starter has cracked insulation

front valance corroded

long park brake travel

n/s/f seatbelt frayed

n/s/r wheel bearing has minor play

o/s/f arch corroded

play in both front wheel bearings

rear no. plate poor

stat housing leaking coolant

upper water bleed pipe in engine bay heavy corrosion, take off hoses missing hose clips

Pass 22 Oct 2010 215,203 miles

FRONT ANTI TRAMP BUSHES CRACKED, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

FUEL PUMPJET DIAPHRAM WEAPING FUEL (CARB)

IGN START SWITCH LOST SPRING RETURN, WILL BURN OUT STARTER MOTOR

INNER FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

O/S/F (CALIPER TO HOSE) FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/F INNER SILL HOLED

TRANSVERSE REAR BRAKE PIPE (ABOVE G/BOX) CORRODED

both lower b-posts holed and corroded

both rear brake flexi ferrels corroding

both rear tyres perrished

flywire to starter has cracked insulation

front valance corroded

long park brake travel

n/s/f seatbelt frayed

n/s/r wheel bearing has minor play

o/s/f arch corroded

play in both front wheel bearings

rear no. plate poor

stat housing leaking coolant

upper water bleed pipe in engine bay heavy corrosion, take off hoses missing hose clips

Pass 30 Oct 2009 211,426 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable fouling coolant pipe and has worn a flat spot on pipe

Fail 21 Oct 2009 211,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable fouling coolant pipe and has worn a flat spot on pipe

Pass 22 Oct 2008 206,339 miles

both outter sills starting to corrode by rear suspention mountings.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 200,691 miles

advise new wiper blades and o/s washer jet adjusted

advise rear brake overhaul

front brake pads appear low and discs lipped

n/s head gasket slight weap

o/s/f wheel starting to bind

o/s/r brake flexi ferrel corroding

rear shocks weaping

slight warp on o/s/r brake

water tower on o/s behind engine weaping

Pass 19 Oct 2006 193,256 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 193,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise o/s/f washer jet adjusted

both front seat belt buckles getting sticky

slight play at s/colulm mount

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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D126 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Gold with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 D126 YGW, 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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D126 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 March 1987.

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