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D521 WTY

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,838 mi
Last recorded202,838 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD521 WTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 202,838 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 202,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 199,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 198,150 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 198,145 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 196,237 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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D521 WTY is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D521 WTY, 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

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What year was D521 WTY registered?

D521 WTY is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 March 1987.

Is D521 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D521 WTY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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