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E253 NAD

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

22,048 mi
Last recorded22,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 NAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 22,048 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 22,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 115,356 miles

offside front step badly corroded under side

Fail 12 May 2025 115,347 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not enough emissions coming out rear end to test (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure by outboard ferrule (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside front step badly corroded under side

Pass 20 May 2024 115,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,112 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 114,838 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 113,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 112,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 112,539 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step & inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 106,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 103,634 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 100,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 98,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,897 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,408 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 95,408 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2008 94,504 miles

CO content high

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 93,401 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 91,566 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 91,566 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hazard lamp switch sticks

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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E253 NAD is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E253 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 E253 NAD registered?

E253 NAD is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 June 1988.

Is E253 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E253 NAD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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