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E249 CCH

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,436 mi
Last recorded124,436 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE249 CCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 124,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 120,192 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 119,276 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 119,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 117,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silye corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2022 115,991 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silye corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 114,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,614 miles

Nearside Front step corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,382 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,342 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension prescribed area coerroded

corrosion around all wheel arches and fuel filler cap

front tyres perrished

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,636 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 101,799 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,034 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 98,015 miles

hole in tailpipe

Pass 20 Dec 2007 95,452 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 93,024 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 89,882 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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E249 CCH is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E249 CCH, 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 E249 CCH registered?

E249 CCH is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E249 CCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E249 CCH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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