MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust system deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust system deteriorated
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D400 VAM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 D400 VAM, 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 D400 VAM registered?
D400 VAM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D400 VAM safe to buy?
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