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D211 JPR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,298 mi
Last recorded126,298 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD211 JPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 126,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 125,183 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 125,180 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 125,112 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 125,110 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,322 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 121,028 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,076 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 120,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 120,059 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exchaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 120,048 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exchaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2009 120,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 110,812 miles

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

o/s front ferrule slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2007 107,821 miles

Oil leaking from engine area.

Screen wash has poor output

Pass 12 Jun 2006 106,223 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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D211 JPR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D211 JPR, 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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D211 JPR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 June 1987.

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