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D908 WAU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,438 mi
Last recorded95,438 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD908 WAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 95,438 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,420 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,679 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 93,115 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

EXHAUST VERY CORRODED

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,761 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 90,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,824 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 87,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,324 miles

all tyre walls starting to perish due to age

Pass 6 Aug 2012 84,600 miles

All tyres, small suface cracks.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 84,471 miles

all tyres have small age cracks on them

coolant leak getting onto exhaust

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 12 Nov 2011 84,457 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres have small age cracks on them

coolant leak getting onto exhaust

fuel tank breather pipe not connected on top of tank but leaking fuel

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 13 Nov 2010 83,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant leak at rear on one of the main hoses

o/s/r tyre has lots of small age cracks

Pass 13 Nov 2010 83,213 miles

coolant leak at rear on one of the main hoses

o/s/r tyre has lots of small age cracks

Pass 31 Oct 2009 81,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 79,615 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,609 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 77,609 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 75,596 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 75,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 71,035 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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D908 WAU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D908 WAU, 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 D908 WAU registered?

D908 WAU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is D908 WAU safe to buy?

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