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E422 HDD

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,417 mi
Last recorded93,417 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 93,417 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 93,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases close to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s manifold bank - lower (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,373 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,310 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 93,310 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 89,665 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 87,401 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 85,771 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 16 May 2013 85,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 15 May 2012 83,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 82,326 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 79,944 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 78,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 77,134 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 77,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 75,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 73,967 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 HDD is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E422 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

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

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