1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D960 APM
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 15 May 1987. Recorded mileage 109,247 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D960 APM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 109,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D960 APM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (D960 APM) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive On GPL fuel test (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive On petrol fuel test (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
D960 APM Mileage History
- 19/04/200662,768 mi
- 10/05/200767,253 mi+4,485 mi
- 19/05/201071,263 mi+4,010 mi
- 20/05/201071,263 mi
- 12/05/201171,345 mi+82 mi
- 20/04/201272,823 mi+1,478 mi
- 22/05/201375,741 mi+2,918 mi
- 30/05/201478,929 mi+3,188 mi
- 27/05/201580,961 mi+2,032 mi
- 09/06/201681,710 mi+749 mi
- 08/06/201782,405 mi+695 mi
- 12/06/201882,954 mi+549 mi
- 05/07/201883,210 mi+256 mi
- 27/03/201984,224 mi+1,014 mi
- 05/03/202088,354 mi+4,130 mi
- 06/03/202088,357 mi+3 mi
- 10/03/202191,094 mi+2,737 mi
- 10/03/202191,094 mi
- 11/05/202294,720 mi+3,626 mi
- 24/05/202398,334 mi+3,614 mi
- 23/05/2024102,739 mi+4,405 mi
- 19/05/2025106,152 mi+3,413 mi
- 19/05/2025106,152 mi
- 21/05/2026109,247 mi+3,095 mi
Average of roughly 2,314 miles per year across 24 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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