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D940 SFJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,195 mi
Last recorded123,195 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD940 SFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 123,195 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 122,612 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 122,585 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 103,392 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 100,159 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlights poor image (condensated)

nsf and osf brake caliper pipes corroded

osf tyre heavily perished

Fail 6 Aug 2012 100,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlights poor image (condensated)

nsf and osf brake caliper pipes corroded

osf tyre heavily perished

Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,572 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 99,273 miles

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

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

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

front discs pitted

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded but not within prescribed area

offside sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 1 Jul 2010 99,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front disc's pitted

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded but not within prescribed area

offside sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside and offside rear pannels corroded but not within prescribed

rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2008 99,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside and offside rear pannels corroded but not within prescribed

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 98,457 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2006 98,232 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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D940 SFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D940 SFJ, 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 D940 SFJ registered?

D940 SFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 April 1987.

Is D940 SFJ safe to buy?

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