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D82 DLN

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,809 mi
Last recorded87,809 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD82 DLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 87,809 miles

General underside corrosion.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,880 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 82,645 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,215 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch excessively corroded - not within 30cm

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 77,207 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch excessively corroded - not within 30cm

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,129 miles

sills rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2021 75,122 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sills rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,081 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 69,046 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,100 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch heavily corroded

all 4 tyres perished due to age of tyres

slight exhaust leak

underside of vehicle corroded

water tank pipe perished

Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,702 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front back plate corrsion both sides

Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,583 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 59,574 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 58,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2008 156,537 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,532 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both track rod ends boots split

rear exhaust pipe missing

rear outer chassis members rusting

rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,138 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 52,131 miles

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

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

both rear drive shaft gaiters split

front off side steel brake pipe rusty

rear steel brakes rusting

Pass 22 Nov 2005 47,181 miles

Both rear & off side front brake hose ferules showing signs of corrosion, off side front brake pipe to hose showing signs of corrosion, crack on windscreen on near side

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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D82 DLN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D82 DLN, 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 D82 DLN registered?

D82 DLN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D82 DLN safe to buy?

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