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1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D183 PTA

D183 PTA

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06/03/1987. Recorded mileage 85,173 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
1915cc

D183 PTA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
  • 85,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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D183 PTA Mileage History

  1. 08/04/202282,105 mi
  2. 18/04/202382,268 mi+163 mi
  3. 27/04/202382,268 mi
  4. 23/04/202482,930 mi+662 mi
  5. 29/04/202585,173 mi+2,243 mi

Average of roughly 1,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D183 PTA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (D183 PTA) between April 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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