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E180 FRA

1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

296,985 mi
Last recorded296,985 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan105,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE180 FRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 296,985 miles

HEATER EXHAUST BROKEN

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 296,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

HEATER EXHAUST BROKEN

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 293,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 292,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 292,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged BADLY PERISHED/SPLIT (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves are badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 288,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 284,941 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 284,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 272,154 miles

colour of front nearside and offside position lamps

Pass 22 Jan 2018 262,569 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 262,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 247,170 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 235,207 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 223,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 223,801 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 214,296 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 16 Jan 2013 206,132 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 204,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 204,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 203,330 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 200,998 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres in poor condition

window washer switch does not work very well

Pass 3 Jun 2009 199,223 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 799,223 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 197,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 194,925 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 194,919 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2006 190,241 miles

rear small tail pipe missing

Fail 23 May 2006 190,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear small tail pipe missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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E180 FRA is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 105,723 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E180 FRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E180 FRA registered?

E180 FRA is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 June 1988.

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