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D744 GWS

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD744 GWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 113,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 112,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 112,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 110,352 miles

nearside step corroded

offside front outriger spit/damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2014 110,346 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside step corroded

offside front outriger spit/damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,505 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres badly cracking

exhaust corroded

exhaust tail pipe missing

nearside front step badly corroded

offside chassis/outriger split from damage

Fail 19 Apr 2013 108,505 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear and nearside front tyres badly cracking

exhaust corroded

exhaust tail pipe missing

nearside front step badly corroded

offside chassis/outriger split from damage

Pass 21 Apr 2012 107,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust poor condition

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2012 107,871 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust poor condition

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2011 107,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2010 104,814 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2009 102,392 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 102,384 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 99,633 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 98,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,711 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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D744 GWS is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D744 GWS, 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 D744 GWS registered?

D744 GWS is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D744 GWS safe to buy?

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