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E390 NEX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,516 mi
Last recorded121,516 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE390 NEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 121,516 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Front slight warping to discs

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion evident on underbody,undersills and upperbody

o/s/f and n/s/f door steps corroded and holed

Fail 8 Apr 2019 121,515 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Front slight warping to discs

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion evident on underbody,undersills and upperbody

o/s/f and n/s/f door steps corroded and holed

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,802 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Coil springs corroded

Nearside and Offside floor door steps corroded and holed.

Offside Headlamp lens damp

Various areas of corrosion and damage to bodywork

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,638 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front door step corroded and holed

Offside Front door step corroded and holed

Offside headlight lens damp/misty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system heavily corroded and blowing slightly

various damage and corrosion to bodywork

Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,727 miles

Centre o/s/f step corroded/holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and scrubbed out on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded/pitted

n/s/f step corroded/holed

n/s/f tyre cracking badly on sidewalls

stonechips to screen in zone A and swept area

Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f door step corroded/holed

n/s/f tyre cracking badly on sidewalls

o/s/f door step corroded/holed

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,259 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 100,094 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nearside front tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2013 100,094 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nearside front tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2012 96,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 96,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 93,964 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 93,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 93,499 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 92,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 92,627 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 90,631 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 90,631 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E390 NEX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E390 NEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E390 NEX registered?

E390 NEX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 August 1987.

Is E390 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E390 NEX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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