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D536 PFC

1987 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,935 mi
Last recorded125,935 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD536 PFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 125,935 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer sill corroded but not within a perscribed area

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 125,056 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 125,054 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 124,149 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 124,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 122,948 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 120,166 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 120,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 119,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake back plates corroding

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r wheelarch corroding

o/s/f door step starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jul 2011 119,880 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake back plates corroding

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r wheelarch corroding

o/s/f door step starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2010 114,551 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 114,551 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 130,730 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 130,730 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 113,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 112,475 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 112,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

185/14

BOTH FRONT BODY STEPS CORRODED AND SURFACE CORROSION OS-30CM

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FAN BELT SQUEELING

Oil leak

SPEEDO CALE RUBBING

Pass 27 Jun 2006 110,967 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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D536 PFC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D536 PFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D536 PFC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 18 February 1987.

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