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E321 KAJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,290 mi
Last recorded110,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE321 KAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 110,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,338 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,434 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 107,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,955 miles

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

o/s front lower wheel arch becoming corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2022 106,947 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s front lower wheel arch becoming corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 106,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch becoming corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 106,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch becoming corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,552 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

several points of corrosion underside/bodywork but ok at test

Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,913 miles

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

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

near side and off side outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,478 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

hole in off side outer sill

near side and off side sills becoming corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 103,478 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

hole in off side outer sill

near side and off side sills becoming corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 101,833 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 101,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,830 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,833 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Offside rear brake pipe into rear flexy hose slightly corroded

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 101,833 miles

Both rear and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 101,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 101,833 miles

Off side front brakes binding, not considered to be excessive.

Off side rear handbrake cable, support bracket, broken.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 101,832 miles

Corrosion below offside front door (by fuel filler), not supporting panel.

Front number plate deteriorated, still easily read.

Slight bind offside front brake.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 98,269 miles

Windscreen damage (centre) less thn 40mm.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 94,327 miles

C.O. close to 3.5% limit, (3.3%).

Pass 27 Jun 2006 90,567 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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E321 KAJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E321 KAJ, 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 E321 KAJ registered?

E321 KAJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 October 1987.

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