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D480 EDG

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,684 mi
Last recorded61,684 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD480 EDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 61,684 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 61,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,466 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 60,433 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,828 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,320 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 58,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2015 57,760 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,293 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,292 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 56,899 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,899 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,503 miles

exh corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,880 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 53,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 49,950 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 48,819 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,459 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 46,622 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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D480 EDG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D480 EDG, 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 D480 EDG registered?

D480 EDG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D480 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D480 EDG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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