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E262 WEX

1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,132 mi
Last recorded142,132 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan118,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 WEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 142,132 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER HAS SLIGHT LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner STEERING ARM TO RACK SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 140,894 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 12 Jul 2024 140,815 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 4 Jul 2023 139,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 138,829 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 138,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 138,098 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 138,088 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 136,578 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 129,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 129,030 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light shows white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light interacting with indicator (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 128,964 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 127,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported Under vehicle (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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E262 WEX is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 118,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E262 WEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E262 WEX?

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What year was E262 WEX registered?

E262 WEX is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E262 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E262 WEX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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