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D707 XCD

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,647 mi
Last recorded136,647 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD707 XCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 136,647 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 135,822 miles

nearside front seat belt slow at retracting

Fail 17 Apr 2024 135,822 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front seat belt slow at retracting

Pass 11 May 2022 135,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded slightly, could be cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 135,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working light on switch not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded slightly, could be cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 133,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at front end above axle area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 133,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Co level too high 5.75% - only 3.50% max allowed (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at front end above axle area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 133,016 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 133,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear fog light tell tail dull

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,210 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 124,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wiper arm loose at nut end

scraping noise nearside front, unable to see anything at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2017 124,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside performance a lot lower than offside 160 - 250 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside washers not hitting screen, nearside could also do with adjustment (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt hanging out, no nut fitted (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wiper arm loose at nut end

scraping noise nearside front, unable to see anything at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2016 122,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 122,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,378 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 115,969 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 115,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 113,759 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 110,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 107,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 107,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 100,408 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 96,680 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 96,680 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 92,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 90,331 miles

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

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

front suspension area has general corrosion

fuel filler neck has minor cracks

fuel tank has minor corrosion to tank corners

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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D707 XCD is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D707 XCD, 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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What year was D707 XCD registered?

D707 XCD is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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