MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general under body surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner mount to arm (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer mount rear sill area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise as well (2.5.A.3c)
rear tail pipe corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f step slight corrosion
socondary interior lights battery loose in cab
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f step slight corrosion
socondary interior lights battery loose in cab
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
n/s/r wheelarch corrosion
o/s/r wheelarch corrosion
n/s/r wheelarch corrosion
o/s/r wheelarch corrosion
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s/f passenger seat missing
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f passenger seat missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E171 GSR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 E171 GSR, 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.
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What year was E171 GSR registered?
E171 GSR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 August 1987.
Is E171 GSR safe to buy?
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