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D51 SBA

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,133 mi
Last recorded75,133 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 SBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,936 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 73,936 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,819 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 66,784 miles

o/s/r brake sticking on

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 3 May 2013 65,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,013 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 55,230 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING REPLACE VERY SOON

Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,595 miles

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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D51 SBA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D51 SBA, 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 D51 SBA?

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What year was D51 SBA registered?

D51 SBA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 May 1987.

Is D51 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D51 SBA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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