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V987 DPN

1999 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,668 mi
Last recorded72,668 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Motor Caravan87,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 DPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 72,668 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,256 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 58,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,315 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,228 miles

Rear both tyres tread and sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,488 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,494 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 44,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 43,389 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,597 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,977 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)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2006 34,589 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 34,589 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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V987 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 87,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V987 DPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V987 DPN registered?

V987 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V987 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V987 DPN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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