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E346 XPP

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,547 mi
Last recorded129,547 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE346 XPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 129,547 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed at osr/nsr near engine mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise all anti roll bar bushes splitting

advise rear exhaust pipe tip missing

Fail 23 May 2025 129,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise rear os brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed at osr/nsr near rear engine mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise all front anti roll bar bushes splitting

advise rear exhaust tip from box missing

Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 128,741 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 128,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,369 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 127,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 125,838 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 125,833 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,117 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 125,111 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,714 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 121,302 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 121,302 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 118,387 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 118,387 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,028 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 114,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,196 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 111,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 106,263 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 106,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 99,406 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKED

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 98,030 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 97,999 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front number plate stained

Rear tyres cracking

Screen has small chip

n/s/f brake ferrules corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

n/s/r tyre has cut

Fail 11 May 2006 94,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 94,925 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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E346 XPP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E346 XPP, 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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E346 XPP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E346 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E346 XPP shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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