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E157 ETM

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,513 mi
Last recorded100,513 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 ETM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,545 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 99,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 98,517 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 98,495 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding when spun up on the ramp

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 97,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding when spun up on the ramp

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,416 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,537 miles

headlamp bulbs slightly yellow

Pass 5 Aug 2016 87,599 miles

Headlamp bulbs slightly yellow

Fail 5 Aug 2016 87,599 miles

Headlamp bulbs slightly yellow

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Stalk fixing lose (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Stalk fixing lose (5.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,291 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 86,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,201 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 86,138 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,850 miles

nearside front brake slight binding

Fail 7 Jun 2013 84,844 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,710 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 83,710 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,301 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 82,170 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,298 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,600 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 79,599 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 76,949 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 74,115 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 74,113 miles

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

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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E157 ETM is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E157 ETM, 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 E157 ETM registered?

E157 ETM is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E157 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E157 ETM shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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