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D929 CLX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD929 CLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,898 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,884 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 88,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,749 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,616 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,302 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,021 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,105 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 86,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,376 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 86,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,888 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 85,469 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,101 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,738 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 81,233 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,606 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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D929 CLX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D929 CLX, 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 D929 CLX registered?

D929 CLX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D929 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D929 CLX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D929 CLX have outstanding finance?

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