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D61 UJO

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,553 mi
Last recorded113,553 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD61 UJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 113,553 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 112,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 110,403 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,018 miles

Incorrect rear springs fitted. When jacked the offside rear spring can fall out. Under test conditions springs locate correctly as vehicle lowered

Fail 4 Apr 2023 109,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Incorrect rear springs fitted. When jacked the offside rear spring can fall out. Under test conditions springs locate correctly as vehicle lowered

Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,960 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 104,003 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 101,472 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 98,564 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,802 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,899 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 89,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,048 miles

CO emissions close to limit

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,680 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,324 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,360 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 76,338 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,729 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 70,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,972 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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D61 UJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D61 UJO, 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 D61 UJO registered?

D61 UJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D61 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D61 UJO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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