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D825 TJO

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

75,189 mi
Last recorded75,189 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD825 TJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,189 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Rear body work corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,097 miles

Nearside Front step corroded but not within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 7 Jul 2025 71,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded but not within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,292 miles

Nearside Front step corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 17 Jul 2024 66,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,986 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 54,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 30 Jun 2022 54,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 28 May 2021 46,284 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2021 46,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,220 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,526 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 19,526 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,225 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 9,172 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 9,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 1,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise steering rack sljght movement in mounting bushes on lock to lock

Fail 5 Aug 2013 1,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise steering rack sljght movement in mounting bushes on lock to lock

Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,091 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 93,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2011 92,127 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 92,118 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

can not get into engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 86,229 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 86,229 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 81,366 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 78,729 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 78,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D825 TJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D825 TJO, 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 D825 TJO registered?

D825 TJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D825 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D825 TJO shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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