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E247 KHD

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,611 mi
Last recorded147,611 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE247 KHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 147,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 146,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 143,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 143,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 141,658 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 139,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 143,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 130,938 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 130,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 126,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

speedo cable fouling ARB link on full lock N/S/F zipp tied into position

Fail 27 Mar 2017 126,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

speedo cable fouling ARB link on full lock N/S/F zipp tied into position

Pass 25 Mar 2016 122,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,403 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 118,403 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 114,513 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 109,977 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,155 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 94,211 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 94,211 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E247 KHD is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E247 KHD, 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.

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What year was E247 KHD registered?

E247 KHD is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is E247 KHD safe to buy?

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