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D72 FCR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD72 FCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,342 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,279 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 89,264 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,164 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 89,001 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 89,001 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,786 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 87,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 87,186 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion to offside outer sill and both rear wheel arches

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,122 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,110 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 May 2012 83,826 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2012 83,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,442 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,571 miles

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

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

both no plates deteriorated - advise replacement

corrosion under o/s/r of vehicle

Fail 29 May 2009 75,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both no plates deteriorated - advise replacement

Pass 22 May 2007 74,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2007 74,760 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 73,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear inner wheel arch getting rusty

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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D72 FCR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D72 FCR, 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 D72 FCR registered?

D72 FCR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D72 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D72 FCR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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