MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg inner and outer (6.1.A.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brakes not tested
Vehicle underside schutz'd
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Hand brake cable hanging down and damaged
O/S/F tyre cracking on sidewall
Vehicle underside schutz'd
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside cill area corroded but not affecting braking or steering
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D156 GHN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White 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 D156 GHN, 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 D156 GHN registered?
D156 GHN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 May 1987.
Is D156 GHN safe to buy?
The MOT history for D156 GHN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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