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D734 HUE

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,954 mi
Last recorded138,954 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD734 HUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 138,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 138,266 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 137,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 137,043 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 136,298 miles

Rear Parking brake performance only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 13 May 2019 135,686 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 135,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 134,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 132,473 miles

Offside Front tyre inner side wall perishing

Offside Front tyre inner side wall perishing

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 132,473 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner side wall perishing

Offside Front tyre inner side wall perishing

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 131,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre worn uneven

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid on outside of master cylinder ?

Fail 2 Mar 2016 131,502 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

N/S/R tyre worn uneven

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid on outside of master cylinder ?

Pass 27 Dec 2012 126,537 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 121,095 miles

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

N/S front tyre, outer wall cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 108,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 105,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 100,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 100,548 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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D734 HUE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D734 HUE, 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 D734 HUE registered?

D734 HUE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D734 HUE shows 18 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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