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109,315 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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dampness around the gearbox
dampness around the steering rack
front discs are slightly worn
fuel filler neck gromet is deteriorated
offside front shocker is rusty
offside rack boot is perished
offside rear coil spring is rusty
oil leak?
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing
surface corrosion both inner and outer sills
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
dampness around the gearbox
dampness around the steering rack
front discs are slightly worn
fuel filler neck gromet is deteriorated
offside front shocker is rusty
offside rack boot is perished
offside rear coil spring is rusty
oil leak?
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing
surface corrosion both inner and outer sills
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearisde front brake pipe is slightly corroded
offside rack boot is perished
offside rear coil srping is rusty
screw in spare tyre
several patchs of oil around the gearbox
slight noise from diff
surface corrosion both inner and outer sills
nearisde front brake pipe is slightly corroded
offside rack boot is perished
offside rear coil srping is rusty
screw in spare tyre
several patchs of oil around the gearbox
slight noise from diff
surface corrosion both inner and outer sills
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
advise slight play rear hub assemblies. †
advise surface corrosion all brake hose ferrels
advise slight play rear hub assemblies. †
advise surface corrosion all brake hose ferrels
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door mirror glass slight crack but clear veiw
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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D897 VVH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 D897 VVH, 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 D897 VVH registered?
D897 VVH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1987.
Is D897 VVH safe to buy?
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