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D51 SUR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,880 mi
Last recorded80,880 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 SUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,880 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,513 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,490 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,677 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 66,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,266 miles

slight play in steering column

windscreen is damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2018 64,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight play in steering column

windscreen is damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,350 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leak

Fail 15 Sep 2017 62,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (underside) - shocker (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly slow (3.7.B.4)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,834 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,529 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 59,529 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,915 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,246 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 48,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,294 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 38,632 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,062 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 33,870 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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D51 SUR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D51 SUR, 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 D51 SUR registered?

D51 SUR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 May 1987.

Is D51 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D51 SUR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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