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D153 CHN

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,667 mi
Last recorded74,667 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD153 CHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 74,667 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 74,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 74,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 71,341 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 69,403 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken

Front Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS&OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four 185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 66,439 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Nsr and central (6.1.2 (a))

Nsf and Osf Tyre slightly perishing

Fail 11 May 2022 66,439 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Offside central lower (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Nsr and central (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Nsf and Osf Tyre slightly perishing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Nsf and Nsr (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,411 miles

Minor fray in o/s/f seatbelt web.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 66,411 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Advise mirror friction rings tightened

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Minor fray in o/s/f seatbelt web.

N/s/f seat missing at time of test

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

Pass 14 May 2012 64,614 miles

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

o/s/f sun viser loose

o/s/f track rod end boot cracked

Pass 12 May 2011 63,692 miles

advisde new alt belt

advise all new fuel pipes in engine bay

advise new wiper blades

advise new x4 rack mounts

advise x2 new rack boots

all tyre sidewalls perrished, advise x4 tyres

n/s/f belt clasp missing outer cover

rear brake flexi ferrels corroded, advise new flexi's

Pass 21 May 2009 59,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 56,512 miles

n/s/f rack gaitor perrishing

rear brake flexi ferrels corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,357 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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D153 CHN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D153 CHN, 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 D153 CHN registered?

D153 CHN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 January 1987.

Is D153 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D153 CHN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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