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D316 EEF

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,334 mi
Last recorded72,334 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD316 EEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 72,334 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 71,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,111 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 71,097 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 70,405 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 69,782 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2021 69,780 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,905 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to sills

Pass 3 May 2019 67,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner sill weakend by corrosion

Offside sill weakend by corrosion

nearside & offside front doorsteps weakend by corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 67,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front step weakend by corrosion

Offside Front & mid sill weakend by corrosion

Offside Front Inner sill weakend by corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 67,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front step weakend by corrosion

Offside Front & mid sill weakend by corrosion

Offside Front Inner sill weakend by corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 65,828 miles

Offside Outer sil panel has corrosion but is not within a prescribed area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 65,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer sil panel has corrosion but is not within a prescribed area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,474 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced damp (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 62,511 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 62,511 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,986 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 54,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 50,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 49,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 49,925 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,925 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,652 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,014 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 47,014 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 46,368 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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D316 EEF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D316 EEF, 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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D316 EEF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 February 1987.

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