1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D691 SBV
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06/02/1987. Recorded mileage 153,718 miles. MOT valid until 08/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1915cc
D691 SBV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 153,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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D691 SBV Mileage History
- 22/09/2005111,205 mi
- 10/05/2016113,299 mi+2,094 mi
- 12/04/2017116,386 mi+3,087 mi
- 12/04/2017116,386 mi
- 13/04/2018122,400 mi+6,014 mi
- 15/04/2019128,282 mi+5,882 mi
- 15/04/2019128,282 mi
- 14/04/2020133,803 mi+5,521 mi
- 10/04/2021137,073 mi+3,270 mi
- 11/04/2022141,068 mi+3,995 mi
- 20/04/2022141,128 mi+60 mi
- 17/04/2023144,156 mi+3,028 mi
- 17/04/2023144,156 mi
- 15/04/2024147,371 mi+3,215 mi
- 11/04/2025149,967 mi+2,596 mi
- 09/04/2026153,696 mi+3,729 mi
- 28/04/2026159,710 mi+6,014 mi
- 28/04/2026153,718 mi-5,992 mi
Average of roughly 2,064 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D691 SBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (D691 SBV) between September 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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