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D980 FSL

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

138,316 mi
Last recorded138,316 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD980 FSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 138,316 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 137,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 132,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 120,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,197 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Mar 2022 110,181 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Mar 2021 103,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 92,766 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,751 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,754 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,071 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,287 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,306 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,634 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 21 May 2008 68,326 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 68,326 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slight play

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,752 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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D980 FSL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 D980 FSL, 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 D980 FSL registered?

D980 FSL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D980 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D980 FSL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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