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E327 AMA

1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,335 mi
Last recorded107,335 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan105,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE327 AMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 107,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 107,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 104,250 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 104,249 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 103,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,661 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 102,659 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed both front flexi brake pipes fouling chassis on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 101,480 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 101,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 101,110 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 99,690 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,690 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,186 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,047 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 98,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 95,711 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear lower wing/sill section corroding.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 94,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,769 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 89,061 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,748 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 83,934 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,808 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front flexy ferrules corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2007 72,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 72,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 70,285 miles

o/s headlamp swimming

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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E327 AMA is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 105,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E327 AMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E327 AMA?

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What year was E327 AMA registered?

E327 AMA is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E327 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E327 AMA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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