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D45 JJT

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,301 mi
Last recorded102,301 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD45 JJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 102,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 102,229 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 102,227 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 102,229 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2023 102,228 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 31 May 2022 10,227 miles

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

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 16 Jun 2021 102,226 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 102,220 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,230 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 102,230 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,220 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,230 miles

Corrosion to body /work

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 102,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to body /work

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 102,228 miles

Corrosion to both rear outer arches

Corrosion to offside front inner sill and door shut

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2014 102,228 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Corrosion to both rear outer arches

Corrosion to offside front inner sill and door shut

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

Nearside door mirror loose

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,228 miles

Both front wheel bearings colse to excessive play

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside door mirror inscure

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside steering rack boot deteriorated

Oil leak

Slight movement in nearside front seat

Slight play in both rear wheel brearings

Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,228 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2011 102,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror loose

offside rear drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 3 Sep 2011 102,228 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror loose

offside rear drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,228 miles

All under body metal work corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 102,228 miles

All underbody metal work corroded.

Exhaust system close to excessively corroded.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand.

Rear bulkheads corroded.

Rear tyre tread depths low.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 102,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

All underbody metal work corroded.

Exhaust system close to excessively corroded.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand.

Rear bulkheads corroded.

Rear tyre tread depths low.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 102,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All underbody metal-work rusty.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system close to excessively corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside mirror head loose.

Nearside rear tyre tread depth at legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand.

Offside rear tyre tread depth low.

Rear bulkheads corroded close to shock absorber mounting prescribed areas.

Suspect inadequate repair to offside rear wheel arch suspension prescribed area but clear assessment not possible within scope of MOT corrosion assesment..

Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,228 miles

heat exchange shield is corroded

middle section of exhaust is deteriated

offside cv boot starting to leak grease

rear brake hoses are starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Jul 2007 102,228 miles

front disc s poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2006 102,228 miles

advise fuel filler pipe perished

rear heat shield for heater corrieded and broken

Pass 15 Jul 2005 102,228 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 102,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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D45 JJT 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 69%.

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 D45 JJT, 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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D45 JJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 April 1987.

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