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D842 VTV

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

13,718 mi
Last recorded13,718 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD842 VTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 13,718 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Smell of fuel from around fuel tank, but no visible leaks.

Fail 8 Jun 2026 13,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Smell of fuel from around fuel tank, but no visible leaks.

Pass 6 Jun 2025 12,200 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 10,292 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 9,627 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 8,332 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 6,913 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 6,909 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 4,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 3,470 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 3,470 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Apr 2012 3,468 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 3,464 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 3,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front panel corroderd

n/s o/s rear floor corroderd

o/s/f step corroderd

Pass 8 Mar 2010 3,310 miles

o/s front step holed & corroderd not in persribed area

Fail 8 Mar 2010 3,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s front step holed & corroderd not in persribed area

Pass 3 Mar 2009 3,203 miles

o/s front step slight corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2009 3,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front step slight corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2008 3,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 3,128 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 3,055 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 2,493 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 2,493 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 VTV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D842 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

D842 VTV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 March 1987.

Is D842 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D842 VTV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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