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D217 KPW

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,715 mi
Last recorded145,715 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD217 KPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 145,715 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 144,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 144,167 miles

corrosion to outer panels not effecting MOT

Pass 25 May 2021 144,165 miles

hole to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 24 May 2019 144,132 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 144,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 143,459 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 143,459 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 142,003 miles

door step and under side general rusting not within MOT scope

nearside front chassis leg slight damage but solid

Pass 10 May 2016 139,592 miles

FRONT CHASSIS LEG NEARSIDE HAS CRASH DAMAGE

FRONT DOOR STEP INNER EDGES CORRODED, NOT CURRENTLY WITHIN MOT SCOPE

REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN MOT SCOPE

Fail 9 May 2016 139,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings JACK POINT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings JACK POINT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FRONT CHASSIS LEG NEARSIDE HAS CRASH DAMAGE

FRONT DOOR STEP INNER EDGES CORRODED, NOT CURRENTLY WITHIN MOT SCOPE

REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN MOT SCOPE

Pass 7 Jul 2015 137,294 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 137,282 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres showing sidewall cracks

front cross member and nearside chassis leg showing damage , not within mot scope

rear ex joint leaking gases

Pass 25 Jun 2014 135,443 miles

Front x-member cut and modified

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Osr and nsr outer panels corroded and holed/seperate chassis

Pass 4 Mar 2013 132,047 miles

Front x-member modified/out of prescribed area

Fail 4 Mar 2013 132,047 miles

Front x-member modified/out of prescribed area

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 131,462 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipe greased

nearside & offside front tyres deteriorating

underbody corroded front to rear

Fail 2 Mar 2012 131,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside front tyres deteriorating

underbody corroded front to rear

Pass 3 Mar 2011 129,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nsf x-member cut/out of any prescribed area/or weight load bearing area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 127,277 miles

Front x-member requires attention

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 125,871 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 125,861 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

incomplete repair on n/s front outside prescribed area

n/s rear in two places corroded outside prescribed area

o/s outer sill corroded in two places outside prescribed area

o/s/f step corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Dec 2007 123,513 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 118,677 miles

(o/s/f join to flexy)brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

crack in outer edge of n/s/r coil spring seat

o/s/f tyre valve starting to perish

Fail 31 Jul 2006 118,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

crack in outer edge of n/s/r coil spring seat

o/s/f tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2005 117,355 miles

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

both steering rack gaitors starting to perish

brake pipe flexy collars starting to corrode

exhaust corroded

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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D217 KPW is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D217 KPW, 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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D217 KPW is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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