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D817 GYR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

226,315 mi
Last recorded226,315 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD817 GYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 226,315 miles

Corrosion to both wheel arches

Pass 18 Aug 2017 220,202 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 218,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 217,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 214,844 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 212,233 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 206,849 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 200,242 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 193,234 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 185,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 183,958 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 183,952 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corroshion to off side outer sill

front number plate in poor condishon

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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D817 GYR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D817 GYR, 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 D817 GYR registered?

D817 GYR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 March 1987.

Is D817 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D817 GYR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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