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D160 XNU

1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,772 mi
Last recorded46,772 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan118,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD160 XNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 46,772 miles

nearside front sill corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front offside door corroded and holed

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both coil spring mount corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,392 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,337 miles

front suspension arm upper bushes deteriorating

nearside front inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,364 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 shockers corroded (2.7.2a)

steering component rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight leak gear box

vehical is underseald

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 38,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and has cuts on outside side wall

offside rear tyre starting to crack

under body corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,628 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and has cuts on outside side wall

offside rear tyre starting to crack

under body corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,492 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside foot steps has corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,852 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside rear & offside rear floor holed

offside footstep corroded

windscreen has damage to zone b not affecting view

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,609 miles

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

steering rubber coupling sligt tear

Pass 23 Jul 2008 308,664 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 308,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 307,481 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 307,477 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 30,526 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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D160 XNU is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 118,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D160 XNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D160 XNU is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 June 1987.

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