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D79 MUR

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,931 mi
Last recorded23,931 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD79 MUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 23,931 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 23,925 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Main beam Tell Tale very dim but still working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake hose not clipped into housing but still secure

Underside of vehicle covered in sealant and grease

Pass 21 Jul 2023 21,819 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 19,662 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 19,657 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to Lower arm on the O/S/R likely to fail (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm likely to fail Excessively broken around the outer bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185R 14c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Thermostat leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2021 17,037 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 14,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 12,453 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 12,063 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 12,063 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 8,424 miles

Front tyre starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2017 8,364 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 5,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 1,549 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 99,240 miles

Corrosion in offside rear engine bay.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 99,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion in offside rear engine bay.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,914 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,557 miles

rust to vehicle underside /susp units

Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear flex pipes in poor cond

slight play both rear hubs

Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,665 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rust to vehicle body panels

Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,665 miles

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

rust to vehicle body panels

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front arch corroded not in proscribed area

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,388 miles

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

both rear flexy ferrules corroded

o/s/front wing repaired with filler

Fail 19 Sep 2008 78,922 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both rear wheel archs covered in filler

hazards work intermit

o/s/f ind works when tapped

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,922 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both rear wheel archs covered in filler

hazards work intermit

o/s/f ind works when tapped

Pass 26 Sep 2007 78,238 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 78,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 760,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 74,522 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 74,522 miles

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

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

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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D79 MUR is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 59,474 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 D79 MUR, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D79 MUR registered?

D79 MUR is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 October 1986.

Is D79 MUR safe to buy?

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