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D533 RHE

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,825 mi
Last recorded83,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD533 RHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 83,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,343 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 81,343 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 80,269 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 76,873 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,490 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,524 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 50,219 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 44,463 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,283 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,707 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 13,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 3,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 95,874 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 95,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 95,740 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 95,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 94,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 93,501 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 93,501 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 93,457 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) 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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D533 RHE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,915cc 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 D533 RHE, 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 D533 RHE registered?

D533 RHE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D533 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D533 RHE 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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