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D400 VAM

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

190,782 mi
Last recorded190,782 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD400 VAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 190,782 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2014 190,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 182,340 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 174,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 174,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 167,666 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2011 167,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 159,583 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 159,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 153,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 145,548 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 145,546 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 134,115 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 134,115 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 182,261 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 182,261 miles

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.

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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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.

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