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D485 EDG

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD485 EDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 96,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,650 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,297 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,750 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 90,750 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 89,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 89,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting By engine mount (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside 30cm (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 88,702 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside 30cm (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,638 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,135 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 86,135 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,973 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,073 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 81,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

difficult to inspect top of engine- advise removal of panels.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,331 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 73,783 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,469 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 61,839 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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D485 EDG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D485 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.

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What year was D485 EDG registered?

D485 EDG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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The MOT history for D485 EDG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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