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E123 ETM

1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,397 mi
Last recorded106,397 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan105,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE123 ETM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 106,397 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread areas n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bolted exhaust flanges are showing some rust and deterioration

Rear exhaust heat shields are corroded and showing some deterioration

Some suspension brake and steering components are showing some rust

Steering rack mount bushes showing some wear

Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,869 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have very light play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and near side rear slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 104,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,780 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 102,771 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,949 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 91,254 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 3 Nov 2017 90,982 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2017 90,982 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,445 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 84,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,502 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner wheelarch holed within perscribed area

offside front doorstep surface corroded

offside rear inner wheelarch holed within perscribed area

Fail 8 Jul 2014 80,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear inner wheelarch holed within perscribed area

offside front doorstep surface corroded

offside rear inner wheelarch holed within perscribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,947 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 79,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,656 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,041 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 79,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,634 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R tyre badly perished & cracked around the tread - 185x14C

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 77,584 miles

see sheet no 491141917216

Fail 30 Jul 2007 77,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamps misted.

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished & split.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 76,938 miles

as test number 131471606241

Fail 20 Jul 2006 76,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre perished on inner sidewall - 185x14

possible fault with washer switch.

vehicle registered as 1971.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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E123 ETM is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 105,723 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E123 ETM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E123 ETM registered?

E123 ETM is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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