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D665 JFX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,053 mi
Last recorded146,053 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD665 JFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 146,053 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 146,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 143,077 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 143,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 140,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 138,919 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 136,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 123,300 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 117,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 112,404 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 112,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 108,268 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 102,303 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corosion to n/s/r viewed from inside engine compartment outside of prescribed areas

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 18 Feb 2010 98,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,515 miles

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 90,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 80,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 73,337 miles

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

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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D665 JFX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D665 JFX, 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 D665 JFX registered?

D665 JFX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is D665 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D665 JFX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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