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E168 PRU

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

5,116 mi
Last recorded5,116 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 PRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2007 5,116 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 5,116 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 5,116 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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E168 PRU is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E168 PRU, 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 E168 PRU registered?

E168 PRU is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E168 PRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E168 PRU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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