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E281 RFX

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,604 mi
Last recorded86,604 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE281 RFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,604 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 77,378 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 77,346 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 25 Mar 2017 71,785 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 71,785 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 65,655 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 65,655 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,556 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2014 63,556 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2013 63,633 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,610 miles

off side front wiper not very good

stone chip in screen

Fail 23 Apr 2009 62,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 62,782 miles

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

NEAR SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING WEAK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E281 RFX is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E281 RFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E281 RFX registered?

E281 RFX is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E281 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E281 RFX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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