CarVerify

Free Car Check

D444 EDC

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

123,414 mi
Last recorded123,414 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 EDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 123,414 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 123,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 123,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 123,414 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 123,414 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 123,414 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 123,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 123,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 123,410 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 123,408 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 121,096 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded (near jacking point)

Fail 3 May 2019 121,094 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded (near jacking point)

Pass 15 May 2018 120,393 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 120,392 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 119,323 miles

front tyres different sizes to rear

Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,408 miles

rear chassis has slight surface corrision

slight corrsion to o/s/f jacking point

Fail 8 Apr 2015 113,405 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear chassis has slight surface corrision

slight corrsion to o/s/f jacking point

Pass 4 Apr 2014 109,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 108,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,596 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 105,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 102,174 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 102,174 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 160,854 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 157,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 152,234 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 152,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 151,862 miles

all round corrosion along underside of vehicle some around structual points

fuel filler neck rubber joining hose very badly perished but no major evidence of it ever been leaking to date.

slight blow on exhaust from front pipe to centre joint clamp

Fail 10 Jul 2007 151,854 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion underneath vehicle

fuel filler neck hose badly perished!

slight blow on exhaust from front pipe to centre joint clamp

Pass 11 Jul 2006 149,578 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
Full Volkswagen Caravelle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D444 EDC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D444 EDC, 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

How do I check the history of D444 EDC?

You can check the full history of D444 EDC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D444 EDC registered?

D444 EDC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D444 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D444 EDC shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D444 EDC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D444 EDC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.