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E234 RRP

1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,010 mi
Last recorded43,010 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan118,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE234 RRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 43,010 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 42,978 miles

Nearside Front Window in an unacceptable condition Quarterlight Glass (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Requires at Least a Lap Belt on one Side and a 3 Point Belt on the Other Side (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition Quarterlight Glass (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Requires at Least a Lap Belt on One Side and a 3 Point Belt on the Other Side (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 41,570 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))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 40,098 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 40,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel pipes from pump to filter and filter to engine severely deteriorated

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 39,032 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

near side head lamp Projected beam image just within requirements

offside head lamp Projected beam image just within requirements

Fail 9 Jun 2022 39,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

near side head lamp Projected beam image just within requirements

offside head lamp Projected beam image just within requirements

Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,273 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 31,271 miles

Nearside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2020 30,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door, (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper ball joint dust cover has a repair,

Fail 6 Mar 2020 30,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides, (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door, (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper ball joint dust cover has a repair,

both wipers do not self park,

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,980 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to show sign's of cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2011 20,150 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight accident damage to rear bumper

Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 4,416 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 4,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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E234 RRP is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 118,362 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E234 RRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E234 RRP registered?

E234 RRP is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E234 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E234 RRP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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