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E417 AAL

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,516 mi
Last recorded132,516 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE417 AAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 132,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 132,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 128,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 126,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 122,752 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 119,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 114,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 111,775 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 111,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 109,520 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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E417 AAL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E417 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.

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What year was E417 AAL registered?

E417 AAL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E417 AAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E417 AAL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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