1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.8L Diesel · D312 EEF
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.8L, diesel). First registered 02/02/1987. Recorded mileage 81,436 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1800cc
D312 EEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 81,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D312 EEF Mileage History
- 04/08/202375,777 mi
- 04/08/202375,777 mi
- 05/09/202481,250 mi+5,473 mi
- 09/09/202581,378 mi+128 mi
- 10/02/202681,436 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 2,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D312 EEF 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 (D312 EEF) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 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: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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