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D247 RYA

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,673 mi
Last recorded103,673 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD247 RYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 103,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 103,337 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 102,804 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 102,450 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,754 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,780 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,985 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,891 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,164 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,375 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,938 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 88,729 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 88,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 87,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 87,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 85,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 85,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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D247 RYA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D247 RYA, 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

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What year was D247 RYA registered?

D247 RYA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 July 1987.

Is D247 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D247 RYA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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