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D868 OBE

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

27,134 mi
Last recorded27,134 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD868 OBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 27,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 26,920 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 26,686 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 26,440 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 26,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 26,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off comp (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Passengers seat insecure

Offside Drivers seat insecure

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,503 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 24,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,369 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 23,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,433 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 21,433 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at spring mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,935 miles

admiral seat base fitted to n/s/f seat

slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r wheelarches not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 10 Apr 2015 20,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

admiral seat base fitted to n/s/f seat

slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r wheelarches not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2013 17,210 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 17,195 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear lower spring mount corroded

underneath corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,390 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 8,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 7,850 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 6,079 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 4,513 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 2,539 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 368 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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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D868 OBE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 D868 OBE, 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 D868 OBE registered?

D868 OBE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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