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E262 ATT

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,237 mi
Last recorded140,237 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 ATT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 140,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,052 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 137,779 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 136,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 136,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 132,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 132,010 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 130,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 130,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

o/s and n/s sills rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2019 130,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s and n/s sills rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2018 130,507 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f steps rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2017 130,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 130,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 130,400 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 130,199 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower step rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2014 130,199 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f lower step rusty

thottle pedal bent

Pass 22 Nov 2012 128,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 127,287 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 124,782 miles

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

n/s/f tyre is perished

Fail 20 Oct 2010 124,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 15 Oct 2009 124,690 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 119,454 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 119,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 119,272 miles

slight movement to nearside + offside rear wheel bearings.

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2006 116,932 miles

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)

nearside front headlamp slightly condensed

slight movement in steering rack bushes †

slight movement in top of steering column

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front steps

surface corrosion too rear boot floor

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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E262 ATT is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E262 ATT, 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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E262 ATT is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E262 ATT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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