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D616 JJT

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,551 mi
Last recorded167,551 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD616 JJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 167,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 164,352 miles

Coolant leak On engine ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 160,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front arch advance corrosion

nearside rear arch advance corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2015 157,439 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 153,705 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 153,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 150,157 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 150,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 144,924 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 139,050 miles

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

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

all tyres advance wear 205/60R16

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 133,955 miles

all other brake pipes greased

front flexi hoses lightly touch body on lock to lock check - hoses ok

n/s & o/s front brake pipes advanced corrosion

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

rear coil springs advanced corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2009 126,555 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 126,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 119,057 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 119,102 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes appear heavly greased

Fail 31 May 2008 119,046 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all wheel bearings slight play

front anti-roll bar bushes advanced wear

lowering springs fitted

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes appear heavly greased

n/s/o/s rear suspension arm front bushes advanced wear

Pass 30 May 2007 109,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tiebar bush split

Fail 29 May 2007 109,068 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tiebar bush split

Fail 30 May 2006 100,460 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 100,460 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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D616 JJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D616 JJT, 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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D616 JJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 May 1987.

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