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D855 LSE

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,558 mi
Last recorded182,558 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD855 LSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2011 182,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner sills corroded & holed

heavy corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion on underside

Pass 15 Sep 2010 181,710 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 180,985 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 180,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 179,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 178,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 178,881 miles

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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D855 LSE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D855 LSE, 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 D855 LSE registered?

D855 LSE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 June 1987.

Is D855 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D855 LSE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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