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D643 GSG

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,744 mi
Last recorded139,744 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD643 GSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 139,744 miles

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

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

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear tyre walls both sides perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear general (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 139,744 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear tyre walls both sides perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear general (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 134,544 miles

O/S front tyre cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2015 134,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S front tyre cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2013 134,098 miles

Considerable corrosion in both front step areas, not prescribed area and no sharps protruding at time of test.

Corrosion on both nearside and offside rear inner wings / engine splash guards. Not prescribed areas, repair advised to prevent spread of corrosion into chassis rails.

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Severe corrosion on both front jacking points, not prescribed areas.

Speedometer illumination was intermittent but appears to be operating correctly as test progressed.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 134,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Area around both front jacking points has considerable corrosion

Both rear inner wing engine bay splash guards have considerable corrosion at the front where they meet the chassis rails, repair advised to prevent spread of corrosion into chassis rails.

Considerable corrosion around the underside of both front footwells and step areas, nothing within prescribed areas at time of test

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 134,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Area around both front jacking points has considerable corrosion

Both rear inner wing engine bay splash guards have considerable corrosion at the front where they meet the chassis rails, repair advised to prevent spread of corrosion into chassis rails.

Considerable corrosion around the underside of both front footwells and step areas, nothing within prescribed areas at time of test

Front grille not fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 134,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

indicator warning lamp stays on dim, but flashes properly when indicators are switched on

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 11 Jul 2011 132,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 131,796 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front both steps holed but are non preskribed area

front brake discs slight pitted

rear both bumper bracket mounting corroded + holed but not preskribed area

rear o/s engine cover holed non preskribed and not structional

slight play steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2010 131,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front both steps holed non preskribed area

holed around engine bay non preskribed area

slight play steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2006 130,873 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 130,868 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 129,134 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

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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D643 GSG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D643 GSG, 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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D643 GSG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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