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D304 GCR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,852 mi
Last recorded105,852 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD304 GCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 105,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 105,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,787 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,669 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,191 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,588 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 102,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,917 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 100,220 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,015 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 97,014 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 91,718 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 91,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,168 miles

baby seat fitted to front passenger seat

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,215 miles

baby seat fitted to N/S/F

Fail 28 Jun 2010 85,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

baby seat fitted to N/S/F

Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 79,868 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 77,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 75,806 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 75,806 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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D304 GCR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D304 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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What year was D304 GCR registered?

D304 GCR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D304 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D304 GCR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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