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D345 RWJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,013 mi
Last recorded36,013 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD345 RWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 36,013 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 36,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 33,978 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 32,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 30,582 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 28,005 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 27,978 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 26,470 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,996 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 24,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,277 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 22,354 miles

front brake disks corroding

nearside front tyre deterioratring

offside front tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2015 22,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disks corroding

nearside front tyre deterioratring

offside front tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

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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D345 RWJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D345 RWJ, 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 D345 RWJ registered?

D345 RWJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 March 1987.

Is D345 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D345 RWJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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