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1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Lpg 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,619 mi
Last recorded141,619 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE299 EUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 141,619 miles

slight corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Fail 23 May 2013 141,619 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 6 Jul 2011 133,563 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 133,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 126,073 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 126,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 118,410 miles

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

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

c/o emission level becoming high

Pass 15 May 2007 111,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust in poor condition

Passenger seat removed

Fail 14 May 2007 111,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat missing

Fail 14 Mar 2006 103,106 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 103,106 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E299 EUR is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,100cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E299 EUR, 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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E299 EUR is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 June 1988.

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