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D387 RGS

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

86,151 mi
Last recorded86,151 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD387 RGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to front bumper

corrosion to o/s sill outside prescribed area

corrosion to o/s/r chassis in engine bay

damage to o/s door mirror

handbrake travel but not to stop

light corrosion to n/s brake hose ends

n/s/f tyre close to limit

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,597 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s door steps but not in prescribed areas

corrosion to o/s and n/s front jacking points but not in prescribed area

handbrake travel

n/s blade

o/s door mirror damaged

slight blow to exhaust

Fail 8 Jun 2015 82,523 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s door steps but not in prescribed areas

corrosion to o/s and n/s front jacking points but not in prescribed area

handbrake travel

n/s blade

o/s door mirror damaged

slight blow to exhaust

Pass 8 May 2014 76,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to inner sill by jacking point

corrosion to n/s door step

corrosion to radiator mounting

Fail 6 May 2014 76,434 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to inner sill by jacking point

corrosion to n/s door step

corrosion to radiator mounting

Pass 22 May 2013 71,179 miles

corrosion to o/s door step

corrosion to o/s sill but not in prescribed area

handbrake travel

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake hose ends

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 May 2013 71,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

corrosion to o/s door step

corrosion to o/s sill but not in prescribed area

handbrake travel

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake hose ends

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 May 2012 69,814 miles

Corrosion to centre of o/s sill

Metal cooling pipe leaking

Mian beam tell-tale not working

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 May 2012 69,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Corrosion to centre of o/s sill

Metal cooling pipe leaking

Mian beam tell-tale not working

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,181 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body underside very rusty

rear tyres getting perrished

Fail 18 Apr 2011 66,155 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body underside very rusty

rear tyres getting perrished

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,672 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r wheelarch, o/s sill, n/s/r wheel arch, o/s/r chassis leg

Pitting to front brake discs

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 21 Nov 2008 65,672 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r wheelarch, o/s sill, n/s/r wheel arch, o/s/r chassis leg

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pitting to front brake discs

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,138 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 18,138 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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D387 RGS is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 D387 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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D387 RGS is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 April 1987.

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