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E422 AAL

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,004 mi
Last recorded126,004 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE422 AAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 126,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 122,969 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 122,969 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 121,917 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 121,325 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 121,325 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 120,469 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 120,469 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,332 miles

exhaust rusty

rear swing arm bushes cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2015 120,320 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty

rear swinging arm bushes cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,914 miles

rear swinging arm bushes cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2014 119,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear swinging arm bushes cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2014 119,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,276 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 114,312 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 114,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 114,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 118,053 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 112,687 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 112,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

clutch slave cylinder leaking

reverse light on

Pass 8 Sep 2008 107,370 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 107,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,689 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 100,689 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 97,550 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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E422 AAL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 E422 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 E422 AAL registered?

E422 AAL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E422 AAL safe to buy?

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