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D53 VCX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,025 mi
Last recorded158,025 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD53 VCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 158,025 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front and rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 157,052 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported FRONT AN REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 12 Jun 2023 157,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORRSION

Pass 27 Jul 2021 156,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 155,998 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 155,089 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 152,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 152,213 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts front to rear on handbrake cable (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 150,742 miles

Oil leak

all four brake hoses have rusty ferrells

all suspension bushes perishing

engine vibration

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

hydrolic clutch pipe rusty

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2014 149,172 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/side door step corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 149,172 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/side door step corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 146,648 miles

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

o/side f/disc corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 146,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/side f/disc corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 144,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 144,242 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 137,676 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 137,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 133,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 130,750 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 128,600 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 125,038 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 121,832 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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D53 VCX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D53 VCX, 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 D53 VCX registered?

D53 VCX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 February 1987.

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