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D205 FSR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,669 mi
Last recorded149,669 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD205 FSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 149,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 128,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 128,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 128,459 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 128,459 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 128,459 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,459 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 128,459 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 123,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,082 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 120,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 188,258 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 118,256 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 117,133 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 117,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 116,416 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 116,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 114,062 miles

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

Small hole at passenger seatbox area

Fail 25 Apr 2012 114,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Small hole at passenger seatbox area

Pass 11 Mar 2011 111,736 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2011 111,736 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2010 110,089 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 110,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 110,008 miles

nearside front doorstep corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2007 107,264 miles

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

nearside floor corroding at passenger seat mounting

Pass 31 Jul 2006 103,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small hole on offside inner sill at jacking point.

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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D205 FSR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 D205 FSR, 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 D205 FSR registered?

D205 FSR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D205 FSR safe to buy?

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