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D432 GRU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,584 mi
Last recorded28,584 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD432 GRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,584 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 28,508 miles

Emissions not tested unable to pick up a reading from rear silencers (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 27,174 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,948 miles

Coil spring corroded all four spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top shocker bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 25,948 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top shocker bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 19,906 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive petrol (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 9,853 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake bind on offside front wheel

Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,123 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck rubber cracking

offside front step starting to corrode

steering rack mount rubbers slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,893 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2009 6,863 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2007 6,784 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,721 miles

offside rear tyre wall slightly perished

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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D432 GRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D432 GRU, 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 D432 GRU registered?

D432 GRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D432 GRU safe to buy?

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