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D849 RKU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Bronze Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,122 mi
Last recorded162,122 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD849 RKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 162,122 miles

Nearside Front step panel corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front step panel corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished & worn on inner edges & 2 mm

both rear tyres perished & 3 mm

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2017 162,120 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front step panel corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front step panel corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished & worn on inner edges & 2 mm

both rear tyres perished & 3 mm

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 160,897 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 158,332 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside and nearside front tyre treads wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2013 158,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs corroded on face

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 154,277 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 154,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Poor beam image from nearside head light

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 147,433 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 147,433 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 145,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 142,556 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 142,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 137,906 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 137,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D849 RKU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Bronze with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D849 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 D849 RKU registered?

D849 RKU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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