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1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.9L Petrol · D478 GUC

D478 GUC

1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12/02/1987. Recorded mileage 173,328 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
1915cc

D478 GUC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
  • 173,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D478 GUC Mileage History

  1. 14/07/2023159,284 mi
  2. 18/07/2023159,284 mi
  3. 14/08/2024167,888 mi+8,604 mi
  4. 06/08/2025173,328 mi+5,440 mi
  5. 06/08/2025173,328 mi

Average of roughly 6,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D478 GUC 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 Motor Caravan (D478 GUC) between July 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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