1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D487 HVG
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 117,308 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D487 HVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 117,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D487 HVG 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 (D487 HVG) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
D487 HVG Mileage History
- 05/04/2023111,736 mi
- 27/03/2024113,776 mi+2,040 mi
- 24/03/2025115,512 mi+1,736 mi
- 26/03/2025115,517 mi+5 mi
- 23/03/2026117,308 mi+1,791 mi
Average of roughly 1,879 miles per year across 5 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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