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D376 VHK

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,151 mi
Last recorded81,151 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD376 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,151 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 80,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 79,418 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 77,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 76,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,591 miles

Nearside headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam image

Fail 21 Jun 2018 70,591 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam image

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,839 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,299 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 67,299 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 65,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,667 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 63,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,917 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,852 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,534 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,809 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,296 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,300 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,300 miles

Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,860 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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D376 VHK is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 2,100cc 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 D376 VHK, 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 D376 VHK registered?

D376 VHK is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 March 1987.

Is D376 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D376 VHK 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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