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D733 TNN

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

24,104 mi
Last recorded24,104 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD733 TNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 24,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2026 24,104 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 23,201 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheelarch/ inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheelarch/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 23,201 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheelarch/ inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheelarch/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2025 23,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split not preventing ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around rear suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended most off the buckle is missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern just past mot (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf off wheel arch corroded and holed but not in a structure area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 21,213 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Slight deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 19,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 17,112 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 17,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 15,171 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,418 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 12,123 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,406 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 9,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 9,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 8,078 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 5,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 5,153 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 4,495 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 2,718 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 1,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 46 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 97,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 93,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2005 90,029 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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D733 TNN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D733 TNN, 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 D733 TNN registered?

D733 TNN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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The MOT history for D733 TNN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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