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D498 UVO

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,600 mi
Last recorded168,600 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD498 UVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 168,600 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 168,343 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 168,341 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 165,780 miles

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

Exhaust has age related corrosion

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

Sills ,inner sills & underside has age related corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2023 165,734 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 165,734 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 165,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 165,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 164,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front & o/s front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 164,402 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front & o/s front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 163,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 162,092 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 162,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 159,668 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 157,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 154,504 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 153,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 150,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 147,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 114,837 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 141,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 138,352 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 136,026 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 133,758 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 132,705 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 132,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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D498 UVO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D498 UVO, 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 D498 UVO registered?

D498 UVO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 February 1987.

Is D498 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D498 UVO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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