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E199 SYB

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,972 mi
Last recorded138,972 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE199 SYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2008 138,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 135,741 miles

offside sill corroded offside door step corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 133,527 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 SYB is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E199 SYB?

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What year was E199 SYB registered?

E199 SYB is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 September 1987.

Is E199 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E199 SYB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E199 SYB have outstanding finance?

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