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E296 EPN

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

143,245 mi
Last recorded143,245 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 EPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 143,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 143,241 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket has a bolt missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 141,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting support bracket loose and missing a bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front door step holed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 140,706 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 140,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 139,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front door step corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 137,425 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 135,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal link bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2021 135,125 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal link bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 133,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at flanges and manifold joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front door steps holed

Pass 1 May 2019 131,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front both door steps corroded and holed

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

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

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

Rear both arch box sections corroded and holed

Fail 25 Apr 2019 131,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front both door steps corroded and holed

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

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

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

Rear both arch box sections corroded and holed

Pass 30 Apr 2018 129,099 miles

Front slight bind to front brake

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer splitting (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 126,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 126,108 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 122,364 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 19 May 2016 122,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 26 May 2015 120,326 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front coolant pipe chaffed on steering coupling

Pass 26 May 2015 120,326 miles

front coolant pipe chaffed on steering coupling

Pass 29 Apr 2014 116,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 29 Apr 2014 116,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 18 Apr 2013 115,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brakes uneven

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 8 May 2012 111,795 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,374 miles

general light under body corrosion....

n/s seat belt webbing damaged...

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge....

Pass 21 Apr 2010 106,300 miles

brake hose ferrulls corroded

inbalance in rear brakes

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 21 Apr 2009 101,686 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 98,952 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake hose ferruls corroded

steering coupling fouling on heater hoses

Pass 27 Nov 2007 98,256 miles

inbalance in rear brakes nearside lower

offside front brake binding

Pass 4 May 2007 95,960 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

inbalance in rear brakes nearside reading lower

Pass 10 Apr 2006 92,343 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 92,330 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

water pipe touching on steering shaft

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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E296 EPN is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 E296 EPN, 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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E296 EPN is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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