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C887 LEE

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,169 mi
Last recorded166,169 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC887 LEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 166,169 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 166,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 162,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 160,578 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 158,143 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 154,239 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 151,466 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 149,101 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 149,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 146,769 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 141,503 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,166 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 131,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 125,458 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 121,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 115,936 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 109,953 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,531 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 99,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,227 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack arms

Pass 22 Jun 2006 65,475 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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C887 LEE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 151,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C887 LEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C887 LEE?

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What year was C887 LEE registered?

C887 LEE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C887 LEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C887 LEE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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