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E283 DGW

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,661 mi
Last recorded110,661 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 DGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 110,661 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 108,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,014 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 107,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,965 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,919 miles

Nearside Front cut in tread close to excessive

Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on right lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on left lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front cut in tread close to excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,127 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has play

Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,482 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 92,303 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 89,498 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 6 May 2011 86,884 miles

rear exhaust blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 21 May 2010 83,777 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 83,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,607 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 77,319 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 75,873 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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E283 DGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E283 DGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E283 DGW registered?

E283 DGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 December 1987.

Is E283 DGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E283 DGW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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