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D201 TTA

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

9,556 mi
Last recorded9,556 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD201 TTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 9,556 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 7,533 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 6,974 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 5,329 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 3,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel filler neck rubber hose section perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 2,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,965 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 98,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant hose rubbing on gear selector

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,060 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 97,058 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,232 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,230 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 93,226 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,152 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 92,723 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,723 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,411 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,578 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,118 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 88,118 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 86,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,199 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 85,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 83,347 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 83,346 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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D201 TTA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 D201 TTA, 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 D201 TTA registered?

D201 TTA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 June 1987.

Is D201 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D201 TTA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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