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D198 EDX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Maroon Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,263 mi
Last recorded140,263 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 EDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 140,263 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Sep 2026 140,263 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested No coolant in Engine (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed no Coolant in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Aug 2025 140,122 miles

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

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 139,549 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 139,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 138,825 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 138,794 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 137,915 miles

Slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 30 Aug 2018 137,126 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 135,626 miles

Nearside Front creak from upper suspension

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2017 135,626 miles

Nearside Front creak from upper suspension

Oil leak

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 133,910 miles

Front suspension creak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 130,688 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 130,661 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 127,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 124,550 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 118,511 miles

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

front and rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

Fail 7 May 2009 118,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

front and rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2007 110,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 110,541 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 108,152 miles

nearside exhaust pipe in poor condition and cracked.

offside rear tyre cracking.

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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D198 EDX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Maroon with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D198 EDX, 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 D198 EDX registered?

D198 EDX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D198 EDX safe to buy?

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