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D654 ELJ

1986 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,430 mi
Last recorded43,430 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD654 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 43,430 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 41,043 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,915 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel hose chafing fuel pipe chafing on throttle control on pump / governor. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring base to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

some under body repairs questionable ./front steps /rear floor close to tow bar mounts .

Fail 21 Mar 2024 39,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of arch close to shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel hose chafing fuel pipe chafing on throttle control on pump / governor. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring base to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

some under body repairs questionable ./front steps /rear floor close to tow bar mounts .

Pass 14 Mar 2023 39,031 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody covered with underseal

Fail 10 Mar 2023 39,028 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke from vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,367 miles

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

Nearside Front hole corroded in step

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

Offside Front hole corroded in step

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

Offside Rear hole corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 38,366 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front hole corroded in step

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

Offside Front hole corroded in step

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

Offside Rear hole corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2021 38,132 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,857 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 37,320 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 36,926 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,735 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,373 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 337,176 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 337,176 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,800 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 30,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s door step rotten

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,551 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 29,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2005 21,620 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 21,620 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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D654 ELJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D654 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D654 ELJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 11 September 1986.

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