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D748 OOF

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,639 mi
Last recorded170,639 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD748 OOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 170,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s shock outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 170,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s shock outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 169,188 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 168,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 166,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 163,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 163,058 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 163,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside inner and outer sill within 30cm of rear suspension arm bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear floor within 30cm of rear suspension arm bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside front seatbelt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside front seatbelt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 161,474 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 161,471 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 157,131 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

offside body sill corroded and weak

Fail 4 Dec 2018 157,131 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

offside body sill corroded and weak

Pass 12 Dec 2017 155,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 155,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,064 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,986 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,354 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 40,354 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,048 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 30,047 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,519 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,283 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosionon o/s sill

Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 12,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hazards operate if left on for a time

Fail 23 Mar 2009 10,878 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hazards operate if left on for a time

Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,325 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 6,303 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 6,255 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 5 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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D748 OOF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D748 OOF, 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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D748 OOF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 February 1987.

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