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D906 WAU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,931 mi
Last recorded31,931 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD906 WAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 31,931 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 29,886 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 28,746 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,699 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 25,923 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 25,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,206 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 23,306 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 17,527 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 17,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,504 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,979 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,392 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,723 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 14,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 14,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,637 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 10,097 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 7,945 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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D906 WAU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D906 WAU, 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

How do I check the history of D906 WAU?

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What year was D906 WAU registered?

D906 WAU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D906 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D906 WAU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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