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D759 KPW

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,305 mi
Last recorded124,305 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD759 KPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 124,305 miles

General surface corrosion to chassis

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 124,257 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Small hole next to chassis leg near engine cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Small hole next to chassis leg near engine cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rust hole behind drivers rear wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2024 123,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 123,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2022 122,101 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 119,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 117,390 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 117,329 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 113,714 miles

exhaust bolts loose but exhaust not leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,815 miles

corrosion to o/s sill step and o/s rear body panel

Pass 20 Jun 2014 109,688 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 109,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 108,894 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,588 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 106,916 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 106,916 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 104,743 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear heat sheild and exhaust syste, corroided

Pass 18 Nov 2005 104,068 miles

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2005 103,978 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

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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D759 KPW is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D759 KPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D759 KPW registered?

D759 KPW is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 May 1987.

Is D759 KPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D759 KPW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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