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D579 WRR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,374 mi
Last recorded156,374 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD579 WRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 156,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

Fail 17 Aug 2026 156,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

oil light stays on

Pass 3 Jun 2025 156,104 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BORH SIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 155,817 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 154,390 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 153,609 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 153,608 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 151,849 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 151,829 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear DIFF LEAKIG

Pass 17 Nov 2015 149,765 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 149,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 147,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 147,075 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 146,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 146,047 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 146,045 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 145,874 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 145,874 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 145,627 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 145,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 145,109 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 145,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 143,051 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 143,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D579 WRR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D579 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 D579 WRR registered?

D579 WRR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 May 1987.

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