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D749 VRC

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD749 VRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 80,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material splitter to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2026 80,838 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material splitter to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2025 78,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around front outer bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 78,220 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened around front outer bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around front outer bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 76,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 73,856 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))

Fail 5 May 2023 73,849 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 72,664 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,742 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 71,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack mounting bushs soft

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front radius arm bush split

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front radius arm bushs split

Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,284 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

all trailing arm bushs perished

Fail 25 May 2016 62,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill ( behind jacking point) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / rear trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

all rear trailing arm bushs perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,201 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,694 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 56,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,571 miles

small hole on inner wheel arch, offside

Fail 6 Jun 2012 51,558 miles

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

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

small hole on inner wheel arch, offside

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,616 miles

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

corrosion on offside rear box section 32cm from tow bar mounting

offside front tyre cut but not to cords/canvas

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2009 45,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,390 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 44,370 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 41,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,017 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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D749 VRC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 D749 VRC, 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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D749 VRC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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