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E101 EPM

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,745 mi
Last recorded118,745 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE101 EPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,745 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 118,745 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 117,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 116,733 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 115,795 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 114,452 miles

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 26 Nov 2016 112,066 miles

steering rack bushes worn slight movement

Pass 16 Dec 2015 110,900 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 109,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2012 108,555 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 107,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 106,460 miles

Exhaust pipes and flanges are corroded

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

Slight imbalance at rear brakes, offside is low

Fail 4 Nov 2010 106,460 miles

Exhaust pipes and flanges are corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Slight imbalance at rear brakes, offside is low

Fail 19 Oct 2009 104,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 104,721 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 104,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 104,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 102,458 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 98,567 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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E101 EPM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 99,479 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 E101 EPM, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E101 EPM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 October 1987.

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