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E262 XUA

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,826 mi
Last recorded148,826 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 XUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 148,826 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 148,825 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective spliting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 146,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 143,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 140,212 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,480 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack points rear quarters underside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 109,479 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack points rear quarters underside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,360 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 107,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 107,330 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 107,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 107,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 106,606 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers side step has slight corrosion

Pass 26 May 2011 105,649 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 105,525 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 105,520 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to see some steering,braking,suspension components due to access and visibility

Pass 11 Jan 2008 104,122 miles

Due to coveres unable to inspect brake master and servo.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n.s.f step has dad welding done from the top on a previous occasion covering corroded section from under the car.

n.s.r and o.s.r brake flexi hose ferrules are slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 104,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Due to coveres unable to inspect brake master and servo.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n.s.f step has dad welding done from the top on a previous occasion covering corroded section from under the car.

n.s.r and o.s.r brake flexi hose ferrules are slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 98,736 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 98,735 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 98,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 XUA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 99,479 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 E262 XUA, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E262 XUA registered?

E262 XUA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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