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D153 VRN

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,421 mi
Last recorded126,421 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD153 VRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 126,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 22 Apr 2026 126,421 miles

Fuel hose damaged top of filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under front step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under front step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2025 124,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 124,054 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill and jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 121,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake performance slight lag in operation

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 121,867 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached upper wishbone (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake performance slight lag in operation

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 119,699 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 119,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 118,787 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 118,787 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,735 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 115,735 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 113,275 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 108,194 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,410 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,434 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,321 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 104,321 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 102,604 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 120,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 93,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 87,368 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 78,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2006 76,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VRN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VRN, 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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D153 VRN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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