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D981 OKX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,974 mi
Last recorded137,974 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD981 OKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 137,974 miles

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

Corrosion on both front wheel arch

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2020 137,974 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on both front wheel arch

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019 137,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch - by door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch - by door step (next to the fuel neck) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine - oil pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

cooling pipes (front to rear) slightly loose - lowered

offside front door step corroded/holed - outside of the prescribed areas

Pass 14 Dec 2018 137,412 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 137,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lower arm bracket weak (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 133,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

has slight corrosion under body

Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,708 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

corrosion to clutch hydraulic pipe

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 13 Jan 2016 126,691 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded t piece to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

corrosion to clutch hydraulic pipe

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 9 Jan 2015 124,554 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion and deterioration to exhaust system

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 8 Jan 2014 122,611 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

deterioration and corrosion to exhaust system

deterioration to front wiper blades

Pass 8 Jan 2014 122,611 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

deterioration and corrosion to exhaust system

deterioration to front wiper blades

Pass 16 Jan 2013 121,361 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

deteration to exhaust system

windscreen washers not tested(frozen)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 118,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

deteration to exhaust system

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 25 Jan 2012 118,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

deteration to exhaust system

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 20 Jan 2011 116,269 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

front nearside tyre wearing thin

Pass 20 Jan 2011 116,269 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

front nearside tyre wearing thin

Pass 21 Jan 2010 114,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 27 Jan 2009 111,732 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tyres wearing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 111,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

tyres wearing

Fail 17 Jan 2008 109,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 109,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 108,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 103,925 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

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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D981 OKX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D981 OKX, 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 D981 OKX registered?

D981 OKX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 February 1987.

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