1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D126 YMX
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 139,294 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D126 YMX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 139,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D126 YMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (D126 YMX) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
D126 YMX Mileage History
- 16/05/2006105,511 mi
- 25/05/2007107,301 mi+1,790 mi
- 28/05/2008107,815 mi+514 mi
- 28/05/2008107,815 mi
- 21/05/2009108,816 mi+1,001 mi
- 15/04/2010109,921 mi+1,105 mi
- 15/04/2010109,921 mi
- 14/04/2011110,458 mi+537 mi
- 26/07/2012110,784 mi+326 mi
- 25/07/2013114,668 mi+3,884 mi
- 30/07/2014117,406 mi+2,738 mi
- 31/07/2014117,406 mi
- 17/07/2015120,506 mi+3,100 mi
- 29/07/2015120,510 mi+4 mi
- 16/07/2016123,953 mi+3,443 mi
- 10/07/2017126,871 mi+2,918 mi
- 01/08/2018131,687 mi+4,816 mi
- 30/07/2019133,896 mi+2,209 mi
- 07/07/2021136,097 mi+2,201 mi
- 05/07/2022136,565 mi+468 mi
- 26/06/2023136,897 mi+332 mi
- 12/08/2024137,749 mi+852 mi
- 11/08/2025138,254 mi+505 mi
- 18/08/2026139,233 mi+979 mi
- 21/08/2026139,294 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 1,667 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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