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D170 XYJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD170 XYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,470 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,788 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 99,780 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 98,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,701 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 97,693 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,397 miles

near side front tyre low inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,652 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 88,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,643 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,062 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 77,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,643 miles

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

the n/s front tyre is cut in the tread area almost to cords

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,413 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 55,783 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 55,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 52,816 miles

all steel brake pipes coated with grease ect

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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D170 XYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D170 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 D170 XYJ registered?

D170 XYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is D170 XYJ safe to buy?

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