1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D183 FDH
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 120,817 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D183 FDH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 120,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D183 FDH 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 (D183 FDH) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
D183 FDH Mileage History
- 03/06/2024119,719 mi
- 06/06/2025120,417 mi+698 mi
- 19/06/2025120,418 mi+1 mi
- 04/07/2026120,817 mi+399 mi
- 04/07/2026120,817 mi
Average of roughly 527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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