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E203 ECK

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,684 mi
Last recorded130,684 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 ECK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 130,684 miles

ns and os rear corners corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 1 Jul 2021 130,684 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ns and os rear corners corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 23 Jun 2020 130,684 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear handbrake cable worn

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,664 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 130,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 130,683 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant pipes heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

coolant pipes heavily corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 130,683 miles

Slight play in the front nr/sd wheel bearing

Slight play in the rear of/sd wheel bearing

Fail 21 Apr 2017 130,683 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in the front nr/sd wheel bearing

Slight play in the rear of/sd wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2016 130,683 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 130,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as indicated (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as indicated (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as indicated (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as indicated (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 130,683 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside back plate missing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 130,477 miles

offside front brake backplate missing

Fail 9 Jun 2014 130,476 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front brake backplate missing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 130,187 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion

offside rear coli spring broken at end coil

Pass 31 May 2012 129,860 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear coil spring broken at end coil

screen wash poor operation

Pass 9 Jun 2011 129,091 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front footwells corrded

rear number plate black marks

Fail 6 Jun 2011 129,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front footwells corrded

rear number plate black marks

Pass 4 Jun 2010 127,910 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 127,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 126,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre inner wall cracks

offside front tyre outer wall cracks

Pass 3 Jun 2008 122,266 miles

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

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

o/s outer lower panel corroded

Fail 29 May 2008 122,119 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s outer lower panel corroded

Pass 17 May 2007 113,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 105,856 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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E203 ECK is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E203 ECK, 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.

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E203 ECK is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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