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D704 UNT

1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

212,841 mi
Last recorded212,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan118,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD704 UNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 212,841 miles

Nearside Front door step welded, surface corrosion to floor pan, vehicle retest been waiting for parts

Fail 13 Jul 2021 212,835 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached previous repair unsatisfactory. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis, sub frame suspension etc.

position lamp and dip beam tell tale not working.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 211,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 211,655 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 210,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 208,928 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 208,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads further inspection req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 208,407 miles

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

vehicle very dry on under body and suspension

Fail 5 Jul 2017 208,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

vehicle very dry on under body and suspension

Pass 30 Jul 2013 206,269 miles

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

Nearside-offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Jul 2013 206,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside-offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 204,207 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Main beam tell tale does not work

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tailgate does not support itself in the open position

Speedometer illumination not working

Fail 18 Apr 2012 204,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Main beam tell tale does not work

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tailgate does not support itself in the open position

Speedometer illumination not working

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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D704 UNT is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 118,362 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D704 UNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D704 UNT is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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