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D654 APA

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,978 mi
Last recorded146,978 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD654 APA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 146,978 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 146,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear child seats fitted

oil leak - gearbox / transaxle

whole underside - coated in mud

Pass 28 Mar 2015 141,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear chassis members corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2015 141,874 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear chassis members corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2014 137,030 miles

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

driver door step weak with corrosion offside wheel arch corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2013 129,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

note : offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Fail 20 Mar 2012 120,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 120,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 114,025 miles

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

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

o/s front foot step very rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,106 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 99,686 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 93,189 miles

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

n/s/r drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 14 Mar 2008 93,175 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 19 Mar 2007 89,798 miles

small hole in off side outer sill.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,529 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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D654 APA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D654 APA, 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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D654 APA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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