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D548 CDG

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,550 mi
Last recorded132,550 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD548 CDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 132,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 132,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 131,640 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 131,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 131,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 130,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 127,664 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 127,663 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking At fuel filter (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front Anti-roll bar D bush and linkage have slight free play

Nearside front step slightly corroded

Nearside rear outer CV joint has bolts missing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 126,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 125,086 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 125,072 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2013 122,945 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 122,945 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 118,713 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 113,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 113,008 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 106,886 miles

front reg plate cracked

fuel tank starting to corrode

nsr suspension mount showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle rusting in places

Fail 19 Nov 2009 106,886 miles

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

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front reg plate cracked

fuel tank starting to corrode

nsr suspension mount showing signs of corrosion

unable to check front brake pads

under side of vehicle rusting in places

Pass 21 Nov 2008 102,482 miles

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

fuel tank is corroded but not considered excessive

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2008 102,482 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

fuel tank is corroded but not considered excessive

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 98,465 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 93,812 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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D548 CDG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D548 CDG, 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 D548 CDG registered?

D548 CDG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D548 CDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D548 CDG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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