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D580 SAM

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

200,039 mi
Last recorded200,039 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD580 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 200,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 199,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 199,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 198,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 198,357 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 197,151 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 193,672 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 192,340 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2015 190,214 miles

N/S petrol tank strap corroded

corrosion on O/S sill but outside prescribed area

Pass 30 Oct 2014 186,357 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsr petrol tank strap corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 186,346 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 182,478 miles

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

Fuel tank straps rusted

General body and suspension rust

Near side mirror cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 178,429 miles

FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN OFF

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

STEERING RACK RUBBER MOUNTS WORN/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT

VARIOUS BODY PANALS CORRODED

Fail 21 Nov 2012 178,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN OFF

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

STEERING RACK RUBBER MOUNTS WORN/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT

VARIOUS BODY PANALS CORRODED

Pass 9 Nov 2011 173,184 miles

advise brake inspection......

front number plate damaged , advise replacement.....

general upper & under body corrosion......

wipers smear & blades damaged , advise replacements....

Pass 15 Nov 2010 168,914 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 165,270 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front number plate is cracked

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 16 Nov 2009 165,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front number plate is cracked

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 24 Nov 2008 161,062 miles

body rusty

repairs to sills and offside front door step

Fail 24 Sep 2008 160,930 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

body very rusty

o/s center sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 156,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 153,132 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 150,132 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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D580 SAM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D580 SAM, 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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D580 SAM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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