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D956 APM

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,925 mi
Last recorded81,925 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD956 APM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,925 miles

all tyres perishing badly

exhaust very rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 81,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,925 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

o/s inner sill excessively corroded but not near any mountings

o/s outer sill excessively corroded but not near any mountings

Pass 24 Jun 2017 81,887 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Sliding door handle broken

Fail 24 Jun 2017 81,887 miles

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

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

Rear number plate damaged

Sliding door handle broken

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,330 miles

all brake hose ferrules are rusty

fuel filter hangs low

heavy rust to heat exchangers

idle speed slightly high

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,908 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,029 miles

both front and both rear brake hoses deteriorating and ferrules starting to corrode

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,992 miles

rust on os outer sill

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

light surface rust around rear suspension mounts

throttle pedal sticks in open position

Fail 4 Apr 2012 76,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

light surface rust around rear suspension mounts

rust on os outer sill

throttle pedal sticks in open position

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,826 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 76,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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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D956 APM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 D956 APM, 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 D956 APM registered?

D956 APM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D956 APM safe to buy?

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