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D587 DPM

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,019 mi
Last recorded144,019 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD587 DPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 144,019 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 142,091 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 132,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2018 132,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,050 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,978 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,566 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,680 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 98,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 94,350 miles

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2008 94,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 May 2007 89,545 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 89,545 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 84,753 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 84,753 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror cracked

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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D587 DPM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D587 DPM, 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 D587 DPM registered?

D587 DPM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 June 1987.

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