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D966 KVA

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,543 mi
Last recorded168,543 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD966 KVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 168,543 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 166,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 165,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 164,753 miles

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

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

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside rear outer CV gaiter deteriotated

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside window mot working

Fail 31 May 2011 164,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside rear outer CV gaiter deteriotated

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside window mot working

oil leak (sump plug)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 162,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

coil springs corroded n/s, o/s front and rear

front tyre wearing on inner edges

n/s and o/s front brake backplates corroded and holed

rot setting o/s front seatbelt lower anchorage

Pass 3 Jun 2010 162,511 miles

coil springs corroded n/s, o/s front and rear

front tyre wearing on inner edges

n/s and o/s front brake backplates corroded and holed

rot setting o/s front seatbelt lower anchorage

Pass 8 Jun 2009 161,555 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 161,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fluid leak from osr

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 159,294 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 159,294 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 152,280 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 145,725 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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D966 KVA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D966 KVA, 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 D966 KVA registered?

D966 KVA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 February 1987.

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