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D798 PNF

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

67,710 mi
Last recorded67,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD798 PNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 67,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jun 2026

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury Rusted through (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat belt mount rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose Bolt loose 1 missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion around mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 67,824 miles

rear tyres part worn

surface corrosion on both rear suspension arm and mounts

Pass 8 Jun 2024 67,824 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 67,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 67,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 67,824 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 67,824 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,284 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 66,282 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,896 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 191,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 189,813 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 188,670 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 187,123 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 187,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 187,001 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 186,976 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside sill seam poorly welded/repaired

Pass 17 Jun 2011 184,527 miles

Alternator warning light on dimly.

Rear wheelarches have had some filler applied - unable to fully assess condition.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 184,525 miles

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

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

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

Alternator warning light on dimly.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear wheelarches have had some filler applied - unable to fully assess condition.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 184,480 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clip missing OS front caliper brake pipe

Front brake discs corroded

Some corrosion both sills

Fail 14 Jun 2010 184,480 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clip missing OS front caliper brake pipe

Front brake discs corroded

Some corrosion both sills

Pass 3 Jul 2009 184,469 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 184,459 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 183,861 miles

Coolant pipe joiner perished,near front.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 183,857 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant pipe joiner perished,near front.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 182,555 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 182,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Clutch pipe very corroded.

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 181,264 miles

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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D798 PNF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 D798 PNF, 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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D798 PNF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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