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D417 PRH

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,255 mi
Last recorded85,255 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD417 PRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,964 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 84,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 84,478 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,137 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 83,560 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,734 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 82,733 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,597 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,673 miles

all Tyre Valves slightly cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,168 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,546 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,320 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,966 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,027 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 73,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight noise in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,996 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 65,409 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 65,409 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D417 PRH 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 83.3%.

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 D417 PRH, 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 D417 PRH registered?

D417 PRH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is D417 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D417 PRH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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