MOT Status
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110,661 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front cut in tread close to excessive
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
Nearside front wheel bearing has play
n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.
rear exhaust blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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.
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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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