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D897 VVH

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,315 mi
Last recorded109,315 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD897 VVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 109,315 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 109,292 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 109,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 109,146 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 108,990 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 108,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 107,798 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 106,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 106,920 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 106,623 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 104,924 miles

dampness around the gearbox

dampness around the steering rack

front discs are slightly worn

fuel filler neck gromet is deteriorated

offside front shocker is rusty

offside rack boot is perished

offside rear coil spring is rusty

oil leak?

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion both inner and outer sills

Fail 14 May 2013 104,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

dampness around the gearbox

dampness around the steering rack

front discs are slightly worn

fuel filler neck gromet is deteriorated

offside front shocker is rusty

offside rack boot is perished

offside rear coil spring is rusty

oil leak?

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion both inner and outer sills

Fail 17 May 2012 99,355 miles

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

nearisde front brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside rack boot is perished

offside rear coil srping is rusty

screw in spare tyre

several patchs of oil around the gearbox

slight noise from diff

surface corrosion both inner and outer sills

Pass 17 May 2012 99,355 miles

nearisde front brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside rack boot is perished

offside rear coil srping is rusty

screw in spare tyre

several patchs of oil around the gearbox

slight noise from diff

surface corrosion both inner and outer sills

Pass 12 Apr 2011 94,023 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 94,023 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,135 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 88,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 86,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 83,080 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise slight play rear hub assemblies. †

advise surface corrosion all brake hose ferrels

Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,080 miles

advise slight play rear hub assemblies. †

advise surface corrosion all brake hose ferrels

Pass 17 Feb 2006 81,859 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 81,859 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror glass slight crack but clear veiw

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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D897 VVH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D897 VVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D897 VVH registered?

D897 VVH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D897 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D897 VVH shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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