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D303 GCR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

66,630 mi
Last recorded66,630 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD303 GCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,630 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 66,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 63,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 60,076 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 56,202 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 49,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 49,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system very corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 48,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 48,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,963 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter in poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2015 46,963 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,952 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel arch appears to have been repaired with body filler.Unable to inspect for rust.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 45,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear wheel arch appears to have been repaired with body filler.Unable to inspect for rust.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brakes rise and fall eratic and only just acceptable.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,314 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 43,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,847 miles

Front number plate damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 41,788 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,326 miles

Evidence of corrosion on brake pipes & front brake disc's

Exhaust tail pipe shortened

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,754 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 4 Mar 2009 38,754 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,093 miles

Nearside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 19 Feb 2008 36,093 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,782 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 33,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,298 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 31,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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D303 GCR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 D303 GCR, 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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D303 GCR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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