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D931 OEJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,028 mi
Last recorded112,028 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD931 OEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 112,028 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 111,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 111,214 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 109,910 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 109,244 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,740 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front jacking point corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear inner arch /scuttle area corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Front jacking point corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 14 Dec 2016 106,407 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front jacking point corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear inner arch /scuttle area corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Front jacking point corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,757 miles

Nearside Front seat belt missing

Nearside Front seat missing

Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,521 miles

Near side front seat belt missing

Near side front seat missing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 64,521 miles

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D931 OEJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D931 OEJ, 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 D931 OEJ?

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What year was D931 OEJ registered?

D931 OEJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D931 OEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D931 OEJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D931 OEJ have outstanding finance?

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