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D81 PHR

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,555 mi
Last recorded45,555 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD81 PHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 45,555 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 44,908 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 43,872 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,042 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,437 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,820 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,286 miles

FRONT SHOCKER ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS STARTING TO CRACK...

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,070 miles

Rear Fuel pipe chafing ON TOP OF TANK (NOW ALL OK)... (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced due to water/condensation ingress behind glass (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,272 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded at joints

o/s/f + n/s/f brake back plates heavy corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,523 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 26,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

temp battery fitted

n/s mirror missing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,907 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

temp battery fitted

n/s mirror missing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,512 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,896 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 14,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2010 14,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,639 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 10,639 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 68,185 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 68,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 4,843 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 3,653 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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D81 PHR is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 74,141 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D81 PHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D81 PHR registered?

D81 PHR is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 August 1986.

Is D81 PHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D81 PHR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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