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VIL 7664

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,346 mi
Last recorded99,346 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 7664
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 99,346 miles

rusty underside

Pass 25 Mar 2024 99,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,849 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,588 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 98,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 98,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,614 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 97,614 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,756 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 96,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,647 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 95,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,854 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,518 miles

Both front brake pipes are corroded

The exhaust is heavily corroded in poor condition and has several small leaks

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,012 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jun 2013 92,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 28 May 2012 91,062 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades splitting

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking and deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2012 91,062 miles

Offside Inner Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

offside and nearside wiper blades splitting

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking and deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 90,933 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 90,505 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 90,033 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 89,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,047 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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VIL 7664 is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 VIL 7664, 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 VIL 7664 registered?

VIL 7664 is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 February 1987.

Is VIL 7664 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 7664 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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