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D990 AFH

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD990 AFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 88,670 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 88,669 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 88,611 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 88,611 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 88,591 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 88,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,582 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,998 miles

Nearside mirror missing

n/s front seat missing

Fail 12 Jun 2021 87,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine keeps cutting out

n/s front seat missing

n/s mirror missing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,089 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracked in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,232 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear floor pan corroded & holed (not perscribed area)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 73,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,969 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,170 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 67,308 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,839 miles

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

hand brake has long travel

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,109 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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D990 AFH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D990 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

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What year was D990 AFH registered?

D990 AFH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 April 1987.

Is D990 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D990 AFH shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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