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D372 FPY

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,111 mi
Last recorded157,111 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD372 FPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 157,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 154,272 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 154,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 150,942 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 149,995 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 149,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

steering rack bushes worn slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2021 149,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

steering rack bushes worn slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2019 145,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 142,180 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 141,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 141,046 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 141,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 140,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 139,912 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 139,912 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 138,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 137,771 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 136,340 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 134,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 132,306 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 132,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 130,904 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 130,179 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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D372 FPY is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D372 FPY, 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 D372 FPY registered?

D372 FPY is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is D372 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D372 FPY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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