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E383 UAV

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 2109cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,788 mi
Last recorded240,788 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE383 UAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 240,788 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 240,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking out of gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

propshaft missing

Pass 17 May 2017 240,102 miles

Nearside Front slight play on inner steering rack

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 240,083 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 231,691 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 228,093 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 220,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2010 220,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E383 UAV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E383 UAV, 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 E383 UAV registered?

E383 UAV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 October 1987.

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