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D852 CDL

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,006 mi
Last recorded126,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD852 CDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 126,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 125,582 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 125,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 124,148 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,791 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,070 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 123,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 121,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 119,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 118,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 118,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,648 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 116,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 115,241 miles

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

both nearside tyres perished

Fail 1 Sep 2015 115,241 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both nearside tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,174 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,860 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/r & n/s/f tyre side walls splitting but no cords

Fail 22 Aug 2013 112,956 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/r & n/s/f tyre side walls splitting but no cords

Pass 9 Jul 2012 112,695 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 112,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 112,140 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 112,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 111,823 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2009 111,823 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2009 111,823 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 110,101 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 107,322 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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D852 CDL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D852 CDL, 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 D852 CDL registered?

D852 CDL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 May 1987.

Is D852 CDL safe to buy?

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