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E345 YPP

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,985 mi
Last recorded96,985 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE345 YPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,985 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 96,982 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 96,975 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 22 May 2018 96,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,673 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 95,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2015 95,123 miles

nsf and both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,211 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

fuel low

oil filter corroded/suggest replace

Fail 15 Apr 2014 94,211 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

fuel low

oil filter corroded/suggest replace

Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,891 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

all brake pipes coated in grease and some obscoured

hand brake rod corroding

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 93,153 miles

headlamps have a much reduced light intensity,strongly advise replacement

slight lift nearside rear wheel bearing

trailer electrical socket will be checked for functionality at the next MOT test

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 92,361 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 92,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 92,124 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 92,124 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 91,827 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 88,313 miles

offside and nearside front brake hoses slightly corroded on ferrules

Fail 31 Jan 2007 88,310 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front hoses slightly corroded on ferrules

Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,270 miles

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

centre of windscreen damaged but not in swept area

offside and nearside rear flexible hoses slightly corroded on ferrules

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipe as it passes over fuel tank

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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E345 YPP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 E345 YPP, 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 E345 YPP registered?

E345 YPP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 December 1987.

Is E345 YPP safe to buy?

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