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D302 GLJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Cream Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,071 mi
Last recorded140,071 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD302 GLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 140,071 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 140,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 139,214 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 137,845 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 137,845 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,002 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 136,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 131,696 miles

Nearside Rear outer door handle broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear road wheel nuts have a reduced contact area with wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2017 130,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

if the BED is used as a seat when traveling, the seat back must lock in the up right position , and seat belts to be fitted and anchored correctly

Pass 8 Aug 2016 128,539 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 128,539 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts hand brake cable (3.6.B.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 126,802 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 126,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 124,633 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2013 123,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2012 120,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 117,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 114,483 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake backing plates very rusty

side to side movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 24 Jul 2009 114,188 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brake backing plates very rusty

corners of the fuel tank very rusty

emissions too weak co0.07% hc high 1050ppm

engine noisy and rough running on idle? + cuts out some times on idle?

movement in steering rack mounting rubbers when steering rocked side to side

osr number plate lens cover missing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 114,188 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake backing plates very rusty

corners of the fuel tank very rusty

emissions too weak co0.07% hc high 1050ppm

engine noisy and rough running on idle? + cuts out some times on idle?

movement in steering rack mounting rubbers when steering rocked side to side

osr number plate lens cover missing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 113,780 miles

rear flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jul 2008 113,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2006 112,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s body of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2005 111,450 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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D302 GLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Cream with a 1,915cc 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 D302 GLJ, 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 D302 GLJ registered?

D302 GLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 January 1987.

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