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E251 FMO

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 FMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 109,941 miles

waxed oiled

Fail 13 Nov 2017 109,941 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

waxed oiled

Pass 8 Oct 2012 10,919 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 109,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 106,565 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 102,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,820 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 94,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 91,661 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 85,875 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 85,875 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,472 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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E251 FMO is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E251 FMO, 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 E251 FMO registered?

E251 FMO is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E251 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E251 FMO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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