1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D471 BPL
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1987. Recorded mileage 112,087 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,087 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
D471 BPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 112,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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D471 BPL Mileage History
- 16/08/2023110,861 mi
- 05/08/2024111,356 mi+495 mi
- 08/08/2025111,648 mi+292 mi
- 03/09/2026112,087 mi+439 mi
- 03/09/2026112,087 mi
Average of roughly 402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D471 BPL 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 (D471 BPL) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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