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D57 VFJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,555 mi
Last recorded52,555 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD57 VFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 52,555 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,138 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,478 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,703 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 38,413 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 38,413 miles

Central Outer sill corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and offside step corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 38,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,760 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 34,760 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,014 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,518 miles

Front stabilizer bushes cracked & perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,277 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 23,277 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust flange and manifiold bolts loose/missing

exhaust in poor condition

exhaust in-secure

play in off side front and near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,984 miles

number plate inspection does not apply to foreign registered vehicles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

top timing belt cover missing

Fail 9 Jul 2013 20,984 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

number plate inspection does not apply to foreign registered vehicles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

top timing belt cover missing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,984 miles

cambelt top cover missing

fuel tank damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2011 20,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cambelt top cover missing

fuel tank damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,710 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 20,685 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D57 VFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D57 VFJ, 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 D57 VFJ registered?

D57 VFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 July 1987.

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