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D126 YMX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,294 mi
Last recorded139,294 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 YMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 139,294 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 139,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear service & park brake effort lower than expected

Unable to lock tailgate

Pass 11 Aug 2025 138,254 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 137,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 136,565 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 136,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 133,896 miles

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 1 Aug 2018 131,687 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 126,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 123,953 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 120,510 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 120,506 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 117,406 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 117,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 114,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,458 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

some corrosion to exterior of vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2010 109,921 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion of exhaust system

corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hose metal ends

corrosion of o/s lower sill/panel

corrosion of rear flexible pipe metal ends

main beam tale/tale lamp on dash inop

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2010 109,921 miles

corrosion of exhaust system

corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hose metal ends

corrosion of o/s lower sill/panel

corrosion of rear flexible pipe metal ends

main beam tale/tale lamp on dash inop

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 21 May 2009 108,816 miles

exhaust blow from manifold to head n/s

front no plate starting to delamenate

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 28 May 2008 107,815 miles

excessive corrision of rear exhaust tail pipe

fuel filter contamenated (recommend replace)

very slight exhaust blow when excellerating

Fail 28 May 2008 107,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

excessive corrision of rear exhaust tail pipe

very slight exhaust blow when excellerating

Pass 25 May 2007 107,301 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre side walls perished/cracking (reccommend tyres to rear)

Pass 16 May 2006 105,511 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

rear wiper !!!

stone chips front windscreen

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 YMX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D126 YMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D126 YMX registered?

D126 YMX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D126 YMX safe to buy?

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