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D34 SUR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,775 mi
Last recorded111,775 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD34 SUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 111,775 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

general age related corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2025 111,501 miles

extensive corrosion to under body and body ,some close to mot fail

Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,870 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 108,122 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 107,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 105,852 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,366 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,397 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to under body

Fail 29 Jul 2016 101,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion to under body

Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,825 miles

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

general corrosion to body/under body

most suspension bushes worn

Fail 18 Jul 2015 100,817 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches(front) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

general corrosion to body/under body

most suspension bushes worn

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,538 miles

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

general corrosion to under body

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,916 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 95,894 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,497 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,325 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 77,807 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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D34 SUR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D34 SUR, 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 D34 SUR registered?

D34 SUR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 May 1987.

Is D34 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D34 SUR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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