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D444 DHN

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

166,924 mi
Last recorded166,924 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 DHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 166,924 miles

HEAVY CORROSION to offside & nearside front inner wheel arches / door steps

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside & nearside outer & inner wheel arches

Fail 12 May 2014 166,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside & offside rear inner & outer wheel arches

heavy corrosion to offside & nearside front inner wheel arches/step floors

nearside front indactor lense damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2012 166,493 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

corrosion to both front door steps

corrosion to both rear corners

lowered suspension

non standard exhaust fitted

o/s/r indicator lamp slightly dull

poor welded repair to n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 29 Oct 2011 166,394 miles

all rear seats removed

both front door steps corroded

front brake imbalance

non standard exhaust fitted

play in n/s track rod & rack mounts

poor welded repair to n/s/f arch

rear corners corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2011 166,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

all rear seats removed

both front door steps corroded

front brake imbalance

non standard exhaust fitted

play in n/s track rod & rack mounts

poor welded repair to n/s/f arch

rear corners corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 165,911 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s n/s front door steps corrided

Pass 29 Sep 2010 165,850 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 165,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 165,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 165,448 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 165,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 165,069 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 165,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 164,419 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 164,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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D444 DHN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D444 DHN, 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 D444 DHN registered?

D444 DHN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D444 DHN safe to buy?

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