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D962 APM

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,236 mi
Last recorded100,236 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD962 APM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 97,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 97,753 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 95,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 94,724 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres very old and perrished and require replacement

both upper windows missing

Fail 11 Apr 2023 94,723 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tailpipe missing close to heat exchanger intakes (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres very old and perrished and require replacement

both upper windows missing

Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

under sealed underneath

Fail 16 Jun 2020 94,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

under sealed underneath

Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,663 miles

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

nearside steering rack boot perished

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,227 miles

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion nearside rear suspension mount

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,927 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 82,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 81,079 miles

nearside rear brake very slightly binding

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust

slight play in offside rear bearing

Pass 7 May 2011 79,772 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,504 miles

child seat fitted nearside front

corrosion on front brake hose ferrules

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 21 Apr 2009 73,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,448 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,815 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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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D962 APM 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 85%.

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 D962 APM, 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 D962 APM registered?

D962 APM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D962 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D962 APM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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