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D434 GRU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,840 mi
Last recorded94,840 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD434 GRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Fail 10 Jun 2026 94,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Pass 3 Jun 2025 94,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 94,022 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2023 93,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 92,661 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 92,024 miles

Nearside front wing mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2021 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 90,317 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 90,317 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 88,325 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2019 88,322 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,606 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front and rear outer casing getting hard (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished and slightly flat spotted on inner tread

Offside Front tyre perishing and flat spots on inner tread

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,068 miles

Front both tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front and nearside and offside rear brake hoses ageing and protective outer rubber slightly hard

slight oil leaks

Fail 7 Apr 2017 84,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak slight coolant leak

Front both tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front and nearside and offside rear brake hoses ageing and protective outer rubber slightly hard

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,661 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracked on inner sidewall no cords seen at time of test

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 82,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracked on inner sidewall no cords seen at time of test

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,105 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 81,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,310 miles

operation of hazard switch

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,791 miles

operation of hazard switch\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,295 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,512 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all steering rack gaitor clips missing but not resulting in insecurity

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,793 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 72,058 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 69,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 66,087 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 66,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 64,932 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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D434 GRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D434 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D434 GRU registered?

D434 GRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 February 1987.

Is D434 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D434 GRU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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