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E107 BGC

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 2109cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,012 mi
Last recorded160,012 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE107 BGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 160,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 159,652 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 159,586 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 159,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 158,869 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 158,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 158,073 miles

Advise corrosion to front scuttle

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 157,879 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front rusting.

Fail 21 May 2012 157,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 155,211 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 155,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 150,344 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

n/s rear wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 8 Oct 2007 144,865 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 137,962 miles

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

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

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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E107 BGC is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 110,468 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 E107 BGC, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E107 BGC registered?

E107 BGC is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E107 BGC safe to buy?

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