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D295 JEL

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,498 mi
Last recorded102,498 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD295 JEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 102,498 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all welding repairs undersealed at retest

Fail 31 May 2016 102,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 102,347 miles

Oil leak

advise corrosion to offside rear under sill

advise front suspension soft

advise slight binding to offside front wheel

advise washers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2009 102,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 99,478 miles

n/s/r bumper corner missing

Fail 3 Jul 2008 99,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r bumper corner missing

Pass 18 Aug 2007 95,266 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 95,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,335 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 92,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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D295 JEL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D295 JEL, 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 D295 JEL registered?

D295 JEL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is D295 JEL safe to buy?

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