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D308 GLJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,618 mi
Last recorded81,618 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD308 GLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,618 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 79,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,327 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 67,995 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 67,993 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 66,035 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,586 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 61,653 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 60,413 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,730 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,520 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,346 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,950 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 57,460 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,929 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 55,929 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,567 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,366 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 51,366 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

slight brake bind o/s/f

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2006 51,313 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 51,312 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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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D308 GLJ 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 79.2%.

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 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 D308 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D308 GLJ registered?

D308 GLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 January 1987.

Is D308 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D308 GLJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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