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D160 XYJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD160 XYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 122,256 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 121,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2017 118,279 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to exhaust system,plus small blow

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 117,093 miles

Corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends

No tread on inner edge of o.s.f tyre worn close to its cord

Fail 18 May 2016 177,082 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When on side lamps only both head lamps are flushing (1.7.5c)

Corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends

No tread on inner edge of o.s.f tyre worn close to its cord

Pass 12 May 2015 115,346 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advanced corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends

Pass 29 May 2014 113,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends

Fail 13 May 2014 113,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends

no tread on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 22 May 2013 111,254 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends

n/s/f fog lamp notworking

Fail 13 May 2013 111,232 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends

n/s/f fog lamp notworking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,066 miles

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

corrosion to parts of floor,chassis and body sills

o/s outer sill corroded

unable to fully check welding repair due to painted with underseal

Fail 7 Jun 2012 110,052 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion to parts of floor,chassis and body sills

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 108,355 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper n/s end cap missing

steering wheel outer cover becoming insecure

Pass 25 May 2010 107,551 miles

corrosion to both front brake hose ferrule ends

cracks in outer wall ofn/s/r tyre

rear bumper n/s end cap missing

steering wheel outer cover becoming insecure

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 16 Jul 2009 106,583 miles

play in both front seat rails

Fail 14 Jul 2009 106,583 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in both front seat rails

Fail 27 Jun 2009 106,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

movement in both front seat bases,only just passed test

Pass 5 Jun 2008 105,057 miles

unable to fully see front brake pads!

Pass 11 Nov 2006 102,539 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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D160 XYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D160 XYJ, 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 D160 XYJ registered?

D160 XYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 May 1987.

Is D160 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D160 XYJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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