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D988 AFH

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,694 mi
Last recorded119,694 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD988 AFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 119,694 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 118,052 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 117,051 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 116,988 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 115,684 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 115,663 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 115,646 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 115,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 109,948 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 106,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 104,586 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 100,548 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 97,530 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 97,530 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 96,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 92,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 89,045 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 89,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,945 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 88,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,799 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 84,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 83,859 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 82,781 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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D988 AFH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D988 AFH, 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

How do I check the history of D988 AFH?

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What year was D988 AFH registered?

D988 AFH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 April 1987.

Is D988 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D988 AFH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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