1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D153 CHN
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 02/01/1987. Recorded mileage 74,667 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1915cc
D153 CHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 74,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D153 CHN Mileage History
- 27/04/202369,403 mi
- 15/05/202471,341 mi+1,938 mi
- 29/05/202574,314 mi+2,973 mi
- 13/05/202674,634 mi+320 mi
- 15/05/202674,667 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 1,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D153 CHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (D153 CHN) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii”.
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