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E408 AAL

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

174,818 mi
Last recorded174,818 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE408 AAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 174,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 174,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 174,039 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 173,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 172,257 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 170,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 167,298 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 167,136 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 167,136 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 165,738 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 164,089 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 163,024 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2013 157,776 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 157,756 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 150,427 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 144,611 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded in places

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2009 136,502 miles

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2008 124,918 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 116,944 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 109,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 98,509 miles

front tyres show sign of starting to perrish

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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E408 AAL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E408 AAL, 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 E408 AAL registered?

E408 AAL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E408 AAL safe to buy?

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