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D487 HVG

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,308 mi
Last recorded117,308 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD487 HVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 117,308 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,517 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 115,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 113,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 111,736 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 111,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 109,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,347 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,990 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r cv gaiter deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2015 90,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,055 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,293 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,792 miles

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Fail 23 Mar 2010 75,792 miles

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

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,457 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 74,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 68,667 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 68,661 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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D487 HVG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D487 HVG, 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 D487 HVG registered?

D487 HVG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D487 HVG safe to buy?

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