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E16418

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,124 mi
Last recorded188,124 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16418
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 188,124 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 188,099 miles

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 188,097 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 188,040 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 187,324 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 187,322 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E16418 is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 142,633 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 E16418, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E16418 registered?

E16418 is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is E16418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16418 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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