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E199 LFH

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,214 mi
Last recorded172,214 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE199 LFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 172,214 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 170,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 169,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 167,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower corner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower corner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 167,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower corner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower corner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 164,338 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 161,642 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 158,696 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 158,694 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle badly out off balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 155,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 152,783 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 149,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f lower sill starting to corroded,greased metal brake pipes.

Pass 27 May 2016 146,587 miles

exhaust straps corroded & detached.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 143,361 miles

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 140,475 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 140,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 137,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 135,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

head lamp aim/pattern poor

Fail 3 Aug 2012 135,156 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

head lamp aim/pattern poor

Pass 4 Jul 2011 132,638 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 128,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 124,648 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 122,676 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 117,378 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 115,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2006 115,916 miles

exhaust corroded

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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E199 LFH is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E199 LFH, 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 E199 LFH registered?

E199 LFH is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 February 1988.

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