MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Ref. 372091976413
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight binding of N/S/F brake. Slight fluctuation of rear brake effort. O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.
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D831 RKU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D831 RKU, 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 D831 RKU registered?
D831 RKU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 May 1987.
Is D831 RKU safe to buy?
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