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D59 BPA

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

70,814 mi
Last recorded70,814 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD59 BPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,814 miles

n/s front tyre getting close to limit

o/s + n/s rear vallance box sections corroded (non prescribed area) but advise attention

Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre getting close to limit

o/s + n/s rear vallance box sections corroded (non prescribed area) but advise attention

Pass 28 Jun 2011 136,858 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 136,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 136,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 132,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 132,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D59 BPA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D59 BPA, 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 D59 BPA registered?

D59 BPA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D59 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D59 BPA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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