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D633 VDY

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,899 mi
Last recorded129,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD633 VDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 129,899 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 25 Feb 2025 129,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 129,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 128,040 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 125,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 123,709 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 117,703 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front [above steering rack] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 117,703 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front [above steering rack] (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 117,026 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 117,026 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 116,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 115,154 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 May 2015 115,154 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2014 114,023 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 113,733 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 113,625 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 113,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 113,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 112,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 112,123 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 112,123 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 111,249 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 111,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 110,047 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 110,047 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 109,615 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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D633 VDY is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D633 VDY, 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 D633 VDY registered?

D633 VDY is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 March 1987.

Is D633 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D633 VDY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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