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D386 AAN

1987 Volkswagen Caravan

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,441 mi
Last recorded134,441 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravan133,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD386 AAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 134,441 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 134,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 134,014 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 133,464 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion all under car (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 132,442 miles

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 132,441 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 130,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n.s.f & rear centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both sides outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2016 130,922 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n.s.f & rear centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both sides outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2015 129,467 miles

Both sides outer sills has slight corrosion

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing out on inner tread

N/s/f lower wheel arch sill has corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear bumper slam panel corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 127,209 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 127,189 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 125,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 124,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 122,733 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 121,836 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 119,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 118,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 115,568 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 114,452 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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D386 AAN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D386 AAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D386 AAN registered?

D386 AAN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 8 July 1987.

Is D386 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D386 AAN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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