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D160 GHN

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,707 mi
Last recorded60,707 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD160 GHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 60,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 60,700 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 60,684 miles

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 60,652 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 60,633 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 60,572 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,441 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 60,427 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 60,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 60,287 miles

Nearside Rear bulb working but duller than osr bulb

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack oil leak

Fail 16 May 2017 60,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear bulb working but duller than osr bulb

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 60,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has small leak (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe has small leak (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 60,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 60,015 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 59,920 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 59,893 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 59,863 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 May 2011 59,825 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 59,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 59,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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D160 GHN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D160 GHN, 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 D160 GHN registered?

D160 GHN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is D160 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D160 GHN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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