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D152 HPR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,730 mi
Last recorded89,730 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD152 HPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,712 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 89,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 89,636 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 89,636 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 89,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2021 89,019 miles

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings excess play in bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear corroded and holed inside tailgate floor near 1/4 valance

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 89,002 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,286 miles

Oil leak

o/s & n/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,975 miles

offside door step holed

slight brake imbalance under light brake

slight play in both nearside wheel bearings

Fail 11 Nov 2011 82,516 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f door step holed

Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,853 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,416 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,120 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,660 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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D152 HPR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D152 HPR, 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 D152 HPR registered?

D152 HPR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D152 HPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D152 HPR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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