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D289 HHU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,884 mi
Last recorded139,884 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD289 HHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 139,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 139,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 138,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 137,884 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 135,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 133,163 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 132,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 131,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 128,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 128,597 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 128,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 127,420 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion-especially to exhaust

Fail 29 Aug 2013 127,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion-especially to exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2012 125,894 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 125,882 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,553 miles

fuel filler neck perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,117 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 121,104 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 116,869 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 116,869 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 112,433 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 110,084 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 110,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 104,900 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 101,526 miles

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

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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D289 HHU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D289 HHU, 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 D289 HHU registered?

D289 HHU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D289 HHU safe to buy?

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