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D378 RGS

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

29,912 mi
Last recorded29,912 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD378 RGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 29,912 miles

Nearside Front mirror loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion forming on wheel arch`s and outer sill`s

Fail 28 May 2019 29,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front mirror loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion forming on wheel arch`s and outer sill`s

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 Aug 2018 29,802 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/ rear of doorshut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2017 26,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Perished ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 26,025 miles

Emissions not tested No reading due to blowing exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Perished ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tail pipe corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 29 Jul 2015 18,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fan belt squeels

front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,125 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 12,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 9,689 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 8,501 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 8,498 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear wheel arch has been fibreglassed over

Fail 7 Nov 2008 8,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 8,226 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 3,590 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 3,590 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 994 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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D378 RGS is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D378 RGS, 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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D378 RGS is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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