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D753 HYR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

281,216 mi
Last recorded281,216 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD753 HYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 281,216 miles

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

Nearside Sliding door outer handle damaged

Offside Front Outer Arch corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 279,693 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 279,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 278,541 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 278,535 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 278,029 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 277,213 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 277,213 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 272,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 270,553 miles

Exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Rear silencer tip missing, fumes not entering cab

Pass 24 May 2017 268,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tail pipe missing

Fail 24 May 2017 268,909 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tail pipe missing

Pass 26 May 2016 263,928 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 263,902 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front Both tyres perished

Fail 22 Feb 2016 263,902 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front Both tyres perished

Pass 14 Jan 2016 263,575 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 262,780 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 260,944 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 258,728 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 258,728 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 255,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 252,433 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 252,433 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 21 May 2009 249,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 244,543 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 239,066 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 234,253 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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D753 HYR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D753 HYR, 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 D753 HYR registered?

D753 HYR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 June 1987.

Is D753 HYR safe to buy?

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