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D833 RKU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Bronze Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,594 mi
Last recorded218,594 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD833 RKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 218,594 miles

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

slight free play in both rear and o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 7 Aug 2008 218,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight free play in both rear and o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 10 Aug 2007 218,594 miles

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

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

both rear and o/s/f wheel bearing has slight free play

water pipe fouling steering shaft

Fail 31 Jul 2007 218,594 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear and o/s/f wheel bearing has slight free play

water pipe fouling steering shaft

Pass 6 Jul 2006 218,594 miles

exhaust corroded,not blowing

o/s/r tyre worn uneven tread just within limit

rear n/s and centre seat belt recievers stiff in operation

slight free play in both rear hubs

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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D833 RKU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Bronze with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D833 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 D833 RKU registered?

D833 RKU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D833 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D833 RKU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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