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E270 ATT

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

118,988 mi
Last recorded118,988 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE270 ATT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 118,988 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 118,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 118,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/ sill under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/ sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 115,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,222 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 112,222 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 105,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,860 miles

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

n/s rack boot perished

Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 100,372 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 100,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,372 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,896 miles

n/s/f flexi hose damp

screen damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,905 miles

screen damage on o/s

slight play in o/s/f upper wishbone bush

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,818 miles

windscreen crakced outside wiper sweep

Fail 28 Mar 2011 97,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

windscreen crakced outside wiper sweep

Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,286 miles

screen damaged outside zone a

Fail 23 Mar 2010 96,286 miles

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

screen damaged outside zone a

Pass 24 Mar 2009 94,118 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,118 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,589 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Mar 2008 90,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak onto exhaust

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 85,255 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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E270 ATT is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 E270 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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E270 ATT is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E270 ATT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E270 ATT shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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