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D941 SFJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

153,219 mi
Last recorded153,219 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD941 SFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 153,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 153,202 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished outer wall

horn low audible

Pass 19 Sep 2023 152,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 152,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 149,159 miles

CORROSION N/S/R TRANSVERSE PANEL ADJACENT TO TOW BAR

N/S/F LOWER FLITCH PANEL CORRODING

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGE SCUFFING OUTER WALL

N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F & O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

O/S/F LOWER FLITCH PANEL CORRODING

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 148,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scuffing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2021 148,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scuffing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2020 147,093 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 146,475 miles

N/S/F TYRE SCUFF DAMAGE OUTER WALL

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 146,469 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

N/S/F TYRE SCUFF DAMAGE OUTER WALL

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 144,947 miles

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE SLIGHT BULGING

Pass 10 Apr 2017 143,300 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 143,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 141,644 miles

Front Inner Steering rack deformed but serviceable bushes worn (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 139,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

slight play n/s/f steering arm where enters rack

Pass 21 Jan 2015 139,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

slight play n/s/f steering arm where enters rack

Pass 22 Jan 2014 137,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 136,130 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 136,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 134,421 miles

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

excessive corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner valence panels

moderate corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake hoses metal shroads

moderate corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches

moderate corrosion to o/s outer sil

moderate corrosion to tail pipe exhaust

n/s steering rack gaitor perished

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2011 131,688 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavy corrosion to rear valance.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 131,688 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavy corrosion to rear valance.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 126,279 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

moderate corrosion to rear brake hoses

slight wear to n/s/f and o/s/f inner top wishbone bushes

Fail 2 Aug 2010 126,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

moderate corrosion to rear brake hoses

slight wear to n/s/f and o/s/f inner top wishbone bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2009 122,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to front wheel arch panels

exhaust tail pipe corroded

slight play in rear hub bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2008 117,951 miles

moderate corrosion around o/s/f wheel arch assembly

moderate corrosion to tail pipe exhaust

moderate splitting to n/s/f and o/s/f support arm bushes

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose metal shroads

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 11 Aug 2008 117,951 miles

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

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

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

moderate corrosion around o/s/f wheel arch assembly

moderate corrosion to tail pipe exhaust

moderate splitting to n/s/f and o/s/f support arm bushes

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose metal shroads

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2007 114,517 miles

moderate corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f lower front step area

moderate perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f support arm bushes

moderate perishing to o/s/r tyre sidewall

moderate surface corrosion around fuel filler neck arae

moderate surface corrosion around n/s/r outer valence

moderate surface corrosion around o/s outer lower sil area

Pass 8 Aug 2006 110,243 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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D941 SFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D941 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.

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What year was D941 SFJ registered?

D941 SFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 May 1987.

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The MOT history for D941 SFJ shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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