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E182 XWJ

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Bronze Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,898 mi
Last recorded197,898 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 XWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 197,898 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 197,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 197,233 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 197,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 189,230 miles

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

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

handbrake performance just met

Pass 14 Dec 2018 173,205 miles

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

Offside mirror

Pass 20 Dec 2017 165,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,259 miles

corrosion to nearside and chassis

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sill

corrosion to offside outer sill

corrosion to offsider and nearside front door steps

front disc worn

nearside and offside floor

Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,998 miles

Oil leak engine area

Pass 15 Aug 2008 87,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise corrosion to steps and sills

Pass 29 Aug 2007 87,238 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 87,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear,outer C/V boot split

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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E182 XWJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Bronze with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E182 XWJ, 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 E182 XWJ registered?

E182 XWJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E182 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E182 XWJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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