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D848 VTV

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,707 mi
Last recorded95,707 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD848 VTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,707 miles

front seat backs have slight play on mountings captains seats

Fail 3 Nov 2011 95,707 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front seat backs have slight play on mountings captains seats

Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,707 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r arch has welding repairs, ok day of test

Fail 27 Aug 2010 95,703 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r arch has welding repairs, ok day of test

Fail 10 Jun 2009 95,471 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 95,471 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 94,353 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 94,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 93,183 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 90,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly coroded

both near side and off side front flexi brake hose metal unions coroded

both near side and off side front metal brake pipes slightly coroded

both near side and off side rear flexi brake hose metal unions coroded

both near side and off side rear metal brake pipes slightly coroded

condensation in off side front head light

corrosion in off side front wheel arch

off side front brake draging

play in steering coloum

Fail 17 Feb 2006 90,051 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both near side and off side front metal brake pipes slightly coroded

both near side and off side rear metal brake pipes slightly coroded

both near side front and off side front flexi brake hose metal unions coroded

both near side rear and off side rear flexi brake hose metal unions coroded

condensation in off side front head light

corosion in off side rear wheel arch

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly coroded

off side front brake draging

play in steering coloum

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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D848 VTV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D848 VTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D848 VTV registered?

D848 VTV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D848 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D848 VTV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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