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E135 NTC

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,585 mi
Last recorded203,585 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE135 NTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 203,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to n/s body panel and n/s rear inner wheel arch and o/s front inner arch not in perscribed areas

Pass 5 Apr 2022 202,105 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s body panel corroded

o/s front step corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 201,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 201,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 199,989 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 199,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 199,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 198,956 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 191,310 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 186,864 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s Scrubbing Inner Edge N/s Scrubbing Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 186,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter split Both & Excessive Movement O/s Inner Knuckle Joint (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s Scrubbing Inner Edge N/s Scrubbing Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 180,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 23 Sep 2013 175,662 miles

Both wipers slightly torn

Offside steering arm has slight movement

Pass 14 Sep 2012 165,971 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 161,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 155,469 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 155,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 148,722 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 148,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 142,927 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 142,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 139,419 miles

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

n/s/f brake slight binding

slight exhaust blow

Fail 24 Oct 2007 139,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f brake slight binding

slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Oct 2006 134,330 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 134,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f brake slow to release

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2005 125,872 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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E135 NTC is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E135 NTC, 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 E135 NTC registered?

E135 NTC is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E135 NTC safe to buy?

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