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D441 POM

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,987 mi
Last recorded154,987 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD441 POM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 154,987 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front step corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 154,987 miles

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front step corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 143,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 135,048 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 135,048 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 130,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 123,859 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 121,043 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 121,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 114,707 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 114,707 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2006 110,290 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 110,290 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner tyre wall 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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D441 POM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D441 POM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D441 POM?

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What year was D441 POM registered?

D441 POM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 June 1987.

Is D441 POM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D441 POM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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