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D146 NEC

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,057 mi
Last recorded208,057 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD146 NEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 208,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 205,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear arm o/s welded

Fail 19 May 2015 205,874 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear arm o/s welded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 205,109 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 205,108 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 202,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 200,198 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 198,962 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 198,962 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 198,071 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 195,960 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 195,846 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 195,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 195,807 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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D146 NEC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D146 NEC, 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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D146 NEC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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