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D588 GNX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,679 mi
Last recorded130,679 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD588 GNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 130,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 130,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 130,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 129,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 129,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 129,164 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 129,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 129,131 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 129,117 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 128,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 128,755 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 128,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 126,846 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2015 126,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild lose around exhaust

Fail 27 Mar 2015 126,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild lose around exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2014 126,124 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 126,124 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheelbearing have slight play

n/s/r brakr pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2013 125,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body work in poor condtion

main beam light not working

o/s/f door step slighly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,746 miles

Advise corrosion to N/S/F wheel arch

Advise corrosion to O/S/F wheel arch

Advise main beam tell tale not working.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 124,746 miles

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

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

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

Advise corrosion to N/S/F wheel arch

Advise corrosion to O/S/F wheel arch

Advise main beam tell tale not working.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 122,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hazard light switch sticks

Fail 15 Mar 2011 122,992 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hazard light switch sticks

Fail 8 Mar 2010 121,986 miles

Advise front brake discs are corroded

Advise light corrosion on both outer sills

Advise rear exhaust is badly corroded and blowing slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 121,986 miles

Advise front brake discs are corroded

Advise light corrosion on both outer sills

Advise rear exhaust is badly corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2009 119,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 117,887 miles

exhaust in poor condishion

Pass 3 Apr 2007 116,302 miles

front tie rod bushes perished

rear brake flexi hoses in poor condishion

Pass 7 Apr 2006 114,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes slightly sticky

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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D588 GNX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 D588 GNX, 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 D588 GNX registered?

D588 GNX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D588 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D588 GNX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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