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D338 HRU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

145,075 mi
Last recorded145,075 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 HRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 145,075 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 145,071 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 144,767 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 144,040 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 144,040 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 142,759 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 142,759 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 140,132 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 140,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 138,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 138,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 138,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure Filler neck (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 137,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,399 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 135,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 133,199 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 131,063 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 127,547 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 124,875 miles

driveshaft bolts worn tight at time of test

n/s rear braket on manifold broken

o/s door step starting to corrod

some corrosion in general on exhurst system

speedo lights faulty

Fail 20 Jul 2010 124,874 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

driveshaft bolts worn tight at time of test

n/s rear braket on manifold broken

o/s door step starting to corrod

some corrosion in general on exhurst system

speedo lights faulty

Pass 3 Apr 2009 123,516 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 123,516 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 119,041 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear wheel arch +o/s sill corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2008 119,040 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear wheel arch +o/s sill corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2007 113,865 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 113,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear wheel arch +o/s outer sill all corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 108,048 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind on o/s front brake

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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D338 HRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 D338 HRU, 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 D338 HRU registered?

D338 HRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 May 1987.

Is D338 HRU safe to buy?

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