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D846 VTV

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,667 mi
Last recorded128,667 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD846 VTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 128,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 126,989 miles

Nearside Front Step corroded

Offside Front Step corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 126,374 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 126,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2023 125,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 123,579 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 121,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,103 miles

Rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,171 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 118,087 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear holes in rear floor n/s and o/s either side of the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 118,087 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear holes in rear floor n/s and o/s either side of the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 117,076 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake binding

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

Unable to view outer rear brake pads due to vehicle design

all underside brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Apr 2015 115,349 miles

Corrosion holes in o/s outer sill

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pipes greased

unable to view front outer brake pads due to vehicle design

Fail 23 May 2014 114,977 miles

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

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

slight corrossion outer sills

Pass 23 May 2014 114,977 miles

slight corrossion outer sills

Pass 21 May 2013 114,305 miles

both front tyres perrished side walls

corrossion in outer body panels

Pass 22 May 2012 113,273 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight corrossion o/s body panels

Pass 12 May 2011 112,892 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 112,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 110,764 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 110,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 108,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 107,618 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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D846 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 87%.

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 D846 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 D846 VTV registered?

D846 VTV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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