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D212 UGT

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,545 mi
Last recorded115,545 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD212 UGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 115,545 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 115,534 miles

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 115,528 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 115,519 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,496 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 115,467 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 115,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 115,447 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 115,385 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 114,569 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 114,047 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 114,047 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 113,718 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 112,469 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 110,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake imbalance of 20%

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to see condition of front brake pads

Fail 27 Jun 2012 110,125 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to see condition of front brake pads

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 106,187 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 103,501 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 10,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 10,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 100,361 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 94,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 91,248 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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D212 UGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D212 UGT, 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 D212 UGT registered?

D212 UGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D212 UGT safe to buy?

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