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D778 OKX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,126 mi
Last recorded27,126 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD778 OKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 27,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 27,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 26,072 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 25,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 21,895 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 20,551 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 16,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill beginning to corrode

fuel mixture running weak

Pass 1 Jun 2018 12,784 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Headlamps aged, beam pattern deteriorating

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2018 12,784 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Headlamps aged, beam pattern deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2017 11,125 miles

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2016 6,944 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 4,529 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 2,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,874 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,864 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,085 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 96,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 93,509 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 91,137 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 88,993 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded but secure and not leaking.

n/s and o/s rear brake hoses,metal ferruls slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 88,993 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded but secure and not leaking.

n/s and o/s rear brake hoses,metal ferruls slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 87,002 miles

exhaust rusty

high front brake imbalance

light play in all wheels

Pass 17 Oct 2005 78,895 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 78,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

light play in offside rear and both front wheels †

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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D778 OKX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D778 OKX, 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 D778 OKX registered?

D778 OKX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 January 1987.

Is D778 OKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D778 OKX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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