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D140 AGU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,637 mi
Last recorded116,637 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 AGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 116,637 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 116,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 115,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,557 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,641 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 103,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,383 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 100,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,886 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

oil light buzzing on / oil level ok

osr bumper end cap missing

tyres cracking up in tread areas o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r

Fail 4 Jun 2015 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr bumper end cap missing

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

oil light buzzing on / oil level ok

tyres cracking up in tread areas o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 8 May 2009 94,832 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,108 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

light corrosion around fuel filler cap

light corrosion in o/s/r outer sill

o/s/r quater bumper missing

Pass 5 Jul 2006 92,144 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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D140 AGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D140 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 D140 AGU registered?

D140 AGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D140 AGU safe to buy?

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