1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D481 GRV
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 1987. Recorded mileage 80,920 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D481 GRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 80,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D481 GRV 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 (D481 GRV) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
D481 GRV Mileage History
- 24/02/202380,916 mi
- 09/09/202480,916 mi
- 09/07/202580,919 mi+3 mi
- 11/07/202580,920 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/202680,920 mi
Average of roughly 1 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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