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D905 LEC

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple Lpg 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

222,734 mi
Last recorded222,734 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD905 LEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 222,734 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 216,234 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 216,313 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 211,997 miles

wipers in poor condition and may requiore changing soon

Pass 5 Nov 2012 211,159 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 211,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 210,360 miles

N/S/F Brake disc heavily corroded causing slight fluctuation of brake readings

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 210,359 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

N/S/F Brake disc heavily corroded causing slight fluctuation of brake readings

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 209,182 miles

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

N/S/R brake slightly lazy advise strip clean and adjust

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

R/H cylinder head showing signs of water loss

advise removal of engine bay fuel filter

Fail 21 Apr 2010 209,182 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

N/S/R brake slightly lazy advise strip clean and adjust

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

R/H cylinder head showing signs of water loss

advise removal of engine bay fuel filter

Fail 27 Mar 2010 209,077 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

R/H cylinder head joint showing signs of water loss

advise removal of engine bay fuel filter

n/s/r brake slightly lazy advise strip and clean/adjust

slight water leak at front of vehicle radiator hose connection lower

Pass 21 May 2009 206,723 miles

advise new wiper blades

battery has no securing clamp

front brake discs worn

front no, plate cracked

n/s water pipe from water pump light corrosion

n/s/f tyre going out of shape, advise replacement

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

n/s/r exhaust has temp repair

n/s/r hub nut welded into position

o/s/f arch corroding

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in lower ball joints

various minor body corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2009 206,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

o/s/f tyre slightly mis-shaped

slight fluctuation of front brake readings

Pass 3 Jun 2008 204,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 May 2008 204,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 203,360 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 203,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 202,953 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 202,953 miles

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

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

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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D905 LEC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Purple with a 1,915cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 D905 LEC, 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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D905 LEC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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