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E171 PRU

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

153,768 mi
Last recorded153,768 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 PRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 153,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 152,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 150,616 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 147,823 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 146,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake service and park has low effort

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 146,468 miles

Fuel hose leaking Slight leak at filter under body (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake service and park has low effort

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,520 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 143,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 140,845 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 140,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 135,930 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 135,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Various places as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 131,516 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 131,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,979 miles

OS rear drive shaft bolt loose???

Rear exhaust system corroded and has slight leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2016 121,371 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 121,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 118,388 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 118,364 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 113,098 miles

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy and slight play.

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2012 110,507 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 110,506 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 109,365 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust badly corroded

underside of the vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2010 108,753 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 107,929 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 107,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 107,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre perrished.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 106,682 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 104,366 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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E171 PRU is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 E171 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.

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What year was E171 PRU registered?

E171 PRU is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 May 1988.

Is E171 PRU safe to buy?

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