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E249 NAD

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,890 mi
Last recorded99,890 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE249 NAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front inner wing/battery tray starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2008 98,813 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded, but not excessive at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2008 98,813 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded, but not excessive at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,605 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f door step corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2007 93,602 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f door step corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2006 88,369 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 88,369 miles

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

n/s/f mudeflap insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2005 83,104 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 83,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 NAD is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 E249 NAD, 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 E249 NAD registered?

E249 NAD is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 June 1988.

Is E249 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E249 NAD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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