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D704 HFB

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,650 mi
Last recorded169,650 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD704 HFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 169,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 168,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 167,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 167,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 165,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 164,734 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 164,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 163,168 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 162,380 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 162,380 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 161,183 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 159,874 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 158,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 156,478 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 152,459 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 148,304 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 144,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 140,550 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 140,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 136,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear inner drive shaft has 1x loose bolt connecting drive shaft to gearbox

Pass 7 Aug 2007 129,801 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 129,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 123,689 miles

advise front no plate

Fail 7 Aug 2006 123,688 miles

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

advise front no plate

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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D704 HFB is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc 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 D704 HFB, 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 D704 HFB registered?

D704 HFB is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 May 1987.

Is D704 HFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D704 HFB 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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