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D974 DDD

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,895 mi
Last recorded57,895 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD974 DDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 57,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 54,377 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 52,919 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch close to trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both sides (4.8.2 (a) (i))

handbrake only just reached minimum efficiency requirements

Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,288 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both reflectors (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 51,182 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/ sliding door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both reflectors (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,965 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 44,765 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 44,765 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 44,224 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 44,219 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,712 miles

1. N/S rear outer C/V joint gaiter split

Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,698 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. N/S rear outer C/V joint gaiter split

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside front brake back plate

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,973 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades worn

Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,972 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cables corroded

reverse lights flashing on and off

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,404 miles

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

exhaust support bracket snapped

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,410 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brakes slightly binding

clutch cable rubbing through coolant hose

n/s/r driveshaft gaitor split

sensor on back of head wires snapped off

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,669 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

slight play in n/s/f top wishbone front bush

slight play in n/s/r hub assembly

Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,721 miles

very slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,738 miles

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

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

washer jets poor

Pass 31 Mar 2007 26,855 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,001 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 22,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Off side front tyre inner edge worn

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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D974 DDD is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D974 DDD, 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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D974 DDD is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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