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E276 MLJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

57,289 mi
Last recorded57,289 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE276 MLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 57,289 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,516 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,656 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 54,656 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front step repair

suspension corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 54,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front step repair

Rear tail pipe missing

suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,846 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front step corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust very rusty and tail pipe holed

suspension corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 53,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front step corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust very rusty and tail pipe holed

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,911 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Offside front step holed

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

Rear of both rear wheel arches holed

Steering rack bushes play

Fail 23 Jul 2021 52,911 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside front step holed

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

Rear of both rear wheel arches holed

Steering rack bushes play

Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,384 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 51,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 49,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Smell of petrol no leak found

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,116 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,441 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,914 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 44,700 miles

both frront tyres perishing

offside rear bearing has slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

filler neck rubber deteriorating

passanger seat loose but not dangerous

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,852 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 36,715 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,715 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,728 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 33,728 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 32,104 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,725 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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E276 MLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 E276 MLJ, 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 E276 MLJ registered?

E276 MLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 September 1987.

Is E276 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E276 MLJ 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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