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D648 HBX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,287 mi
Last recorded110,287 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD648 HBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 110,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 109,238 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,497 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,012 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,575 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 104,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 104,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 103,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 102,340 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 101,048 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,770 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 96,356 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,015 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,380 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 93,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,870 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 90,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,682 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 87,682 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

off side front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2008 85,570 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 83,016 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 79,579 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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D648 HBX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D648 HBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D648 HBX registered?

D648 HBX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is D648 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D648 HBX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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