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D748 YHG

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,065 mi
Last recorded88,065 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD748 YHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,065 miles

front brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,766 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

n/s/r floor corroded but not considered structural

o/s inner sill corroded but not considered structural

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,640 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,102 miles

some corrosion too offside outer sill .

Fail 26 Mar 2012 81,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion too offside outer sill .

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,817 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 80,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,636 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 80,625 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,064 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,446 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,988 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 76,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front tyre walls starting to split

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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D748 YHG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D748 YHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D748 YHG registered?

D748 YHG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D748 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D748 YHG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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