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E199 XWJ

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,449 mi
Last recorded85,449 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE199 XWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,449 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Handbrake efficiency slightly low, still functions

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,444 miles

Exhaust silencer corrosion

Offside Front Stabiliser bush slightly worn

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stablizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall starting to split

Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,542 miles

o/s/r inner tyre wall slightly perishing

prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,495 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

exhuast and mounts beginning to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,495 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play, n/s/r very slight noise

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,495 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 83,495 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 83,495 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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E199 XWJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E199 XWJ registered?

E199 XWJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E199 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E199 XWJ shows 10 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 XWJ have outstanding finance?

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