1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D308 GLJ
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 81,618 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D308 GLJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 81,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D308 GLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (D308 GLJ) between January 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
D308 GLJ Mileage History
- 04/01/200651,312 mi
- 06/01/200651,313 mi+1 mi
- 23/03/200751,366 mi+53 mi
- 23/03/200751,366 mi
- 17/04/200854,567 mi+3,201 mi
- 27/04/201055,929 mi+1,362 mi
- 28/04/201055,929 mi
- 13/10/201157,460 mi+1,531 mi
- 13/10/201157,460 mi
- 22/11/201257,950 mi+490 mi
- 13/11/201358,346 mi+396 mi
- 17/11/201458,520 mi+174 mi
- 09/11/201558,730 mi+210 mi
- 21/11/201659,015 mi+285 mi
- 22/12/201760,413 mi+1,398 mi
- 14/12/201861,653 mi+1,240 mi
- 07/02/202064,586 mi+2,933 mi
- 09/02/202166,035 mi+1,449 mi
- 09/02/202267,993 mi+1,958 mi
- 09/02/202267,995 mi+2 mi
- 31/01/202371,048 mi+3,053 mi
- 08/02/202475,327 mi+4,279 mi
- 05/02/202579,402 mi+4,075 mi
- 19/03/202681,618 mi+2,216 mi
Average of roughly 1,500 miles per year across 24 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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