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D13 MAJ

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,913 mi
Last recorded143,913 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 MAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 143,913 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 143,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 143,909 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on under side

Pass 19 Mar 2022 143,896 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 143,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 143,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 142,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 141,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 140,573 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 139,439 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 139,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 133,592 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,273 miles

o/s rear inner cv/joint leaking

underside corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 129,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 126,759 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 124,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 123,274 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 122,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 120,471 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

fuel tank getting corroded

Pass 18 May 2006 118,721 miles

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

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

tyre walls starting to crack

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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D13 MAJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 110,468 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 D13 MAJ, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D13 MAJ registered?

D13 MAJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is D13 MAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 MAJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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