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D25 POP

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

233,355 mi
Last recorded233,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 POP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 233,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 231,536 miles

Front tie rod bushes cracking

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 229,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 228,538 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 228,487 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 228,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 228,096 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 227,892 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General under body and component corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 227,754 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 227,740 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 226,319 miles

Signs of corrosion starting to affect outer sills at rear

Pass 13 Feb 2014 223,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 219,620 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 219,620 miles

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 215,380 miles

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

Panel light for speedeo not working

Signs of corrosion starting to affect rear of sills

Fail 2 Feb 2012 215,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Panel light for speedeo not working

Signs of corrosion starting to affect rear of sills

Pass 6 Sep 2010 209,493 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 209,438 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 206,354 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 206,354 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 201,753 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 201,738 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pads worn low

Offside rear tyre cracking up on sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2007 197,773 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 193,765 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general corrosion around rear suspension

general corrosion on front floor

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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D25 POP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D25 POP, 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 D25 POP registered?

D25 POP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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