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D967 TJX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

660 mi
Last recorded660 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD967 TJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 660 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water tank insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe missing

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 95,464 miles

Under body corrosion setting in

Fail 24 Mar 2021 95,463 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body corrosion setting in

Pass 26 Feb 2020 92,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,896 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil filter corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 89,896 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil filter corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,125 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,028 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,710 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,703 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,665 miles

corrosion to front inner sill and rear floors

Fail 13 Jan 2015 87,662 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to front inner sill and rear floors

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,395 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,614 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 86,612 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,065 miles

corrosion to under body areas,suspension and braking components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 86,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

corrosion to under body areas,suspension and braking components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,697 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 84,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 83,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 78,837 miles

slight bulge on o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Dec 2006 78,757 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 78,037 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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D967 TJX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D967 TJX, 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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D967 TJX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 January 1987.

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