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E137 MNH

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,684 mi
Last recorded155,684 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE137 MNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 155,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 155,413 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 155,244 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 155,231 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 153,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 148,309 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 147,660 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 May 2013 146,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 144,003 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 144,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 144,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 143,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 143,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 140,327 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 140,327 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 134,910 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 127,278 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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E137 MNH is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E137 MNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E137 MNH registered?

E137 MNH is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E137 MNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E137 MNH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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