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E376 JYV

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,258 mi
Last recorded102,258 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE376 JYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 102,258 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 99,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from auto transmission unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 99,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from auto transmission unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,539 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2022 94,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R , O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 94,409 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R , O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 81,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 80,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bind

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 75,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52 % o/s low reading (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bind

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,697 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Oil leak Differential damp ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,508 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,520 miles

outer sills have some corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,267 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,590 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,743 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,921 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 58,534 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 58,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,824 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres perished,

Fail 25 Nov 2008 57,824 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

all tyres perished,

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,082 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 57,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,022 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 56,022 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 55,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 55,040 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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E376 JYV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 E376 JYV, 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 E376 JYV registered?

E376 JYV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E376 JYV shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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