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D938 SFJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,486 mi
Last recorded57,486 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD938 SFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 57,486 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 51,214 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 48,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 46,861 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 44,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,809 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,452 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,711 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2016 30,711 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,382 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,255 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 27,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,612 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 26,612 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,594 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 25,592 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slightly insecure

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,099 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 24,098 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 21,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,803 miles

N/S/R Floor pan starting to corrode

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 19,803 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

N/S/R Floor pan starting to corrode

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D938 SFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D938 SFJ, 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 D938 SFJ registered?

D938 SFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D938 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D938 SFJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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