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E421 FMY

1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,854 mi
Last recorded137,854 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan105,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE421 FMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 137,854 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 137,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 136,485 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

front steps heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 136,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,739 miles

front steps corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2020 133,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front steps corroded.

fuel pump system insecure.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 131,077 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 127,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,662 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,134 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 121,134 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 114,581 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 114,581 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,559 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 113,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering column

Pass 15 Dec 2012 111,904 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 102,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front beam images faint as water in lense

Fail 18 Nov 2010 102,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front beam images faint as water in lense

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,940 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2008 96,594 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack.

Offside rear tyre starting to crack.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 96,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack.

Offside rear tyre starting to crack.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 94,168 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 93,589 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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E421 FMY is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 105,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E421 FMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E421 FMY?

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What year was E421 FMY registered?

E421 FMY is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E421 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E421 FMY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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