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D563 WRR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,983 mi
Last recorded159,983 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD563 WRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 159,983 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 159,981 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 159,800 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 159,731 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 159,220 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 159,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 158,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 157,881 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 157,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 156,690 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 156,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 154,843 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre wall cracking slightly but not exposing ply or cord

Fail 14 Jun 2013 154,843 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre wall cracking slightly but not exposing ply or cord

Pass 13 Jun 2012 153,671 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 153,671 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 151,888 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 149,719 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 149,719 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 149,306 miles

offside mirror reflective deteriorated

slight corrosion o/s/f wheelarch

Fail 22 Jun 2009 149,306 miles

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

offside mirror reflective deteriorated

slight corrosion o/s/f wheelarch

Fail 29 May 2008 147,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S and N/S rear corner boxes corroding,not in prescribed area.

Pass 29 May 2008 147,180 miles

O/S and N/S rear corner boxes corroding,not in prescribed area.

Pass 21 May 2007 143,764 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 143,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 141,762 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 141,762 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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D563 WRR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D563 WRR, 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 D563 WRR registered?

D563 WRR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 June 1987.

Is D563 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D563 WRR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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