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E13 TWG

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,138 mi
Last recorded25,138 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 TWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 25,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 24,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 23,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 22,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 19,841 miles

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2021 18,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 18,690 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 18,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 16,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 12,727 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 6,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 2,484 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel archs

Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,669 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,442 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 86,907 miles

engine idle speed is slightly low

n/s/f brake discs is slightly scored and pitted

o/s/f brake disc is slightly scored

steering rack mounitngs have play

undersill broken in o/s/f upper inner wheel arch by seat belt mounting

vehicle exhaust system is corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2010 86,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine idle speed is slightly low

n/s/f brake discs is slightly scored and pitted

o/s/f brake disc is slightly scored

steering rack mounitngs have play

undersill broken in o/s/f upper inner wheel arch by seat belt mounting

vehicle exhaust system is corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,075 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 82,075 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion starting at top of inner rear wheel arches

Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 78,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 77,563 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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E13 TWG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E13 TWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E13 TWG registered?

E13 TWG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E13 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 TWG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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