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D763 YPH

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,836 mi
Last recorded35,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD763 YPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 35,836 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 35,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 34,372 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 34,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,428 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,046 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,897 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Not all brake pads visible

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 28,934 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Not all brake pads visible

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,767 miles

Not all brake pads visible

Fail 15 Mar 2016 28,763 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Not all brake pads visible

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,714 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,218 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,435 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 22,435 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 21,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D763 YPH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D763 YPH, 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 D763 YPH registered?

D763 YPH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 April 1987.

Is D763 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D763 YPH shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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