1987 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE1.9L Petrol

The Volkswagen Caravelle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 January 2026 at 140,115 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results across the prior three years. Recorded mileage sits at 140,115 miles against a 39-year lifespan, equating to roughly 3,593 miles per year. The DVSA data shows gentle annual accumulation: 131,664 miles in January 2023, 133,721 in January 2024, 136,304 in January 2025, and 140,115 in January 2026. A single anomaly appears on 9 January 2024 when the tester issued a fail at 133,693 miles, yet the retest one week later on 16 January at 133,721 miles passed with no defects listed. The sparse, clean history offers little evidence of neglect, though the unexplained failure warrants a check of the associated test station notes. A buyer should physically inspect the vehicle for structural corrosion given the age and the likelihood of prolonged standing between uses. The absence of advisories across all tests means suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust emissions carry no recorded concerns, but 1987-era Volkswagen underbody sections commonly suffer hidden rust not captured in a pass result. Verify the January 2024 failure cause with the DVSA database before purchase. Given low annual mileage, consumable wear on tyres and wiper blades should be minimal, yet aged rubber components and brake caliper seizure from disuse remain plausible. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the camper should confirm brake binding is absent and that chassis rails retain structural integrity.