1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D825 TJO
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 75,189 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D825 TJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 75,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D825 TJO 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 (D825 TJO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 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 (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
D825 TJO Mileage History
- 17/07/202466,133 mi
- 23/07/202466,292 mi+159 mi
- 07/07/202571,097 mi+4,805 mi
- 07/07/202571,097 mi
- 20/07/202675,189 mi+4,092 mi
Average of roughly 4,513 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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