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D846 RKU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,894 mi
Last recorded175,894 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD846 RKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 175,894 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 174,686 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 174,406 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 174,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 172,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 172,711 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2013 172,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2012 172,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

main beam tell-tale inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2011 171,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

sills corroded. evidence of filler

srearing rack end some play

Fail 11 Apr 2011 171,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

sills corroded. evidence of filler

srearing rack end some play

Pass 13 Apr 2010 169,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

slight wear in steering rack arm bush on nearside

Pass 8 Apr 2009 164,305 miles

slight wear in steering rack and pinion

Pass 17 Apr 2008 160,990 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 158,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 158,177 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 158,143 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

main beam warning light not working

near side front brake binding slightly

off side front step excessivly corroded - suggest attention

off side rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

rear number plate cracked

Oil leak

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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D846 RKU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 D846 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 D846 RKU registered?

D846 RKU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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