1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D182 PTA
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 60,713 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D182 PTA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2023
- 60,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D182 PTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (D182 PTA) between June 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
D182 PTA Mileage History
- 06/06/200647,574 mi
- 09/06/200647,578 mi+4 mi
- 07/06/200748,874 mi+1,296 mi
- 18/06/200748,901 mi+27 mi
- 03/06/200849,214 mi+313 mi
- 04/06/200849,214 mi
- 24/04/200949,858 mi+644 mi
- 27/04/200949,864 mi+6 mi
- 07/09/201154,628 mi+4,764 mi
- 05/04/201357,208 mi+2,580 mi
- 22/04/201357,218 mi+10 mi
- 22/04/201458,876 mi+1,658 mi
- 30/04/201559,120 mi+244 mi
- 22/05/201559,122 mi+2 mi
- 29/05/201559,122 mi
- 31/05/201659,159 mi+37 mi
- 14/06/201759,322 mi+163 mi
- 17/06/201759,333 mi+11 mi
- 09/08/202360,712 mi+1,379 mi
- 10/08/202360,713 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 765 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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