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D433 GRU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,290 mi
Last recorded149,290 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD433 GRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 149,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 148,199 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 147,055 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 146,020 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 145,121 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 144,494 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 143,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 142,261 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,976 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 138,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 135,329 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 132,095 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 132,095 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 129,342 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 129,342 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 125,950 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 125,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 121,780 miles

small stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2012 121,780 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

small stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2011 118,109 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 114,945 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 114,945 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 110,639 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 110,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 105,711 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 102,323 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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D433 GRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D433 GRU, 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 D433 GRU registered?

D433 GRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D433 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D433 GRU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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