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D753 KPW

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

292,414 mi
Last recorded292,414 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD753 KPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 292,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosiom on sills

Pass 16 Jul 2018 291,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

body work in poor condition and slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 291,662 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

body work in poor condition and slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 290,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

vehicle corroded all over

Fail 17 Jul 2017 290,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill and middle of sill holed (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

vehicle corroded all over

Pass 10 Jun 2016 158,194 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 283,965 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror

Fail 25 Aug 2015 283,965 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror

Pass 8 Sep 2014 283,323 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 283,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 252,942 miles

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

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

exterior body in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2013 252,942 miles

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

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

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

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

exterior body in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2012 280,346 miles

body has been extensively repaired

Fail 13 Sep 2012 280,346 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

body has been extensively repaired

Pass 15 Sep 2011 274,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 279,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

offside head lamp very dim ( bad earth )

Pass 13 Sep 2010 272,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 272,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side front rack end excessive play

Pass 7 Sep 2009 260,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches and rear 1/4 corroded

o/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

o/s/f seat mount corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2009 260,916 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches and rear 1/4 corroded

o/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

o/s/f seat mount corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 248,394 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 248,394 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 248,078 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 236,582 miles

n/s front foot well rotten

Fail 7 Aug 2007 236,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s front foot well rotten

Pass 22 Aug 2006 220,102 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 219,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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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D753 KPW 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 51.9%.

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 D753 KPW, 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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D753 KPW is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 May 1987.

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