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D129 AGU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,003 mi
Last recorded113,003 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD129 AGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 113,003 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 112,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,357 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 112,357 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear driveshafts split pins missing

Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 112,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 114,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 113,547 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 113,547 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 113,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 112,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 112,450 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 111,385 miles

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

n/s/f wing corroded

n/s/r wing corroded

o/s/f corrosion outwidth prescribed area

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,385 miles

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

n/s/f tyre feathering

n/s/f wing corroded

n/s/r wing corroded

o/s/f corrosion outwidth prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2011 111,385 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 111,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 111,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 111,385 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 111,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 111,301 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 111,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 109,705 miles

advised exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 30 Nov 2006 109,705 miles

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

advised exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 107,756 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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D129 AGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 D129 AGU, 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 D129 AGU registered?

D129 AGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D129 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D129 AGU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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