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D216 GVN

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

183,920 mi
Last recorded183,920 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD216 GVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 183,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 179,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 176,240 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 172,591 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 169,634 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 169,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2021 166,881 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 163,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 159,806 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 155,825 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 153,195 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 148,628 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 143,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2014 140,261 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 136,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 136,231 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2012 131,163 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 125,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 120,438 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 114,881 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 111,300 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 105,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,199 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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D216 GVN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 D216 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D216 GVN?

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What year was D216 GVN registered?

D216 GVN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 June 1987.

Is D216 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D216 GVN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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