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D981 UGP

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

177,976 mi
Last recorded177,976 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD981 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 177,976 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty n/s not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 177,976 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 174,149 miles

hazard warning light only working on offside

Fail 15 Jun 2023 174,149 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hazard warning light only working on offside

Pass 13 May 2022 174,098 miles

oil leak

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 21 Apr 2021 173,965 miles

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

some components on underisde of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 9 Apr 2021 173,960 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification step (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification step (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

some components on underisde of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 18 Nov 2019 173,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 18 Nov 2019 173,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 16 May 2018 173,533 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 173,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at fuel cap (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 173,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 171,688 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 171,688 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 169,425 miles

Corrosion of offside & nearside front step panels,offside sill panel & offside rear wheel arch edge.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tailgate seal rubber incomplete & exhaust fumes liable to enter vehicle.

offside rear lamp lens cracked on end of indicator section.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 169,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion of offside & nearside front step panels,offside sill panel & offside rear wheel arch edge.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tailgate seal rubber incomplete & exhaust fumes liable to enter vehicle.

Various oil leaks from engine.

offside rear lamp lens cracked on end of indicator section.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 166,042 miles

Offide rear lamp lens damaged on end of indicator section.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 166,042 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offide rear lamp lens damaged on end of indicator section.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 163,274 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing on edge.

Corrosion of offside sill panel & front offside step panel.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 159,120 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 159,120 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear bumper has been removed & brackets left exposed & projecting.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 156,437 miles

Has cam belt been replaced?

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside & nearside front floor step sections corroding.

clutch starting to slip.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 156,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Has cam belt been replaced?

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside & nearside front floor step sections corroding.

clutch starting to slip.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 151,046 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 151,044 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 147,166 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 147,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

horn very poor

may be leaking diesel around injectors

Pass 22 Jun 2006 145,300 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 68,954 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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D981 UGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 UGP, 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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D981 UGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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