MOT Status
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81,618 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round covered. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
slight brake bind o/s/f
slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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D308 GLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol 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 D308 GLJ, 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 D308 GLJ registered?
D308 GLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 January 1987.
Is D308 GLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for D308 GLJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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