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E405 BAP

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,201 mi
Last recorded86,201 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE405 BAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 86,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,981 miles

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

wiper worn

Fail 2 Jun 2017 85,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

wiper worn

Pass 26 May 2016 83,813 miles

steering rack mounting rubbers perished

Fail 21 May 2016 83,813 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported fuse box (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported steering column area (1.9.2a)

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

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

steering rack mounting rubbers perished

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,139 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2015 83,080 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 75,872 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,563 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 69,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2011 69,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,549 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,920 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 66,920 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,385 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 64,381 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,111 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 60,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E405 BAP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E405 BAP, 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 E405 BAP registered?

E405 BAP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 October 1987.

Is E405 BAP safe to buy?

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