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E23 CAK

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,822 mi
Last recorded185,822 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 CAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 185,822 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 185,277 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 184,587 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underside of both front door step's heavy surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2022 183,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 110,245 miles

underside of car rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2014 183,515 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 183,515 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 183,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 181,142 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 181,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 178,018 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 178,018 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 175,475 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 172,325 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 168,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 164,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 161,125 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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E23 CAK is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E23 CAK, 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

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What year was E23 CAK registered?

E23 CAK is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E23 CAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 CAK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E23 CAK have outstanding finance?

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