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D842 GYR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

131,618 mi
Last recorded131,618 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD842 GYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 129,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 128,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 126,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,551 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 124,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe stud broke and all along exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 123,188 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 123,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 121,028 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 121,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 7,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 7,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,976 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,976 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013
Pass 6 Jul 2012
Pass 5 Jul 2011 117,976 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 107,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 107,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 105,343 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 103,443 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 95,954 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 91,037 miles

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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D842 GYR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 D842 GYR, 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 D842 GYR registered?

D842 GYR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is D842 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D842 GYR shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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