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E442 DJM

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,267 mi
Last recorded95,267 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE442 DJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,260 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise water pump leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,879 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion fioor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

water pump leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2018 94,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

water pump leaking coolant

Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,387 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front lower step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion lower step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front step corroded

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

both rear shocks bushes cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,577 miles

Nearside front floor corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 90,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front floor corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 88,152 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,067 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 86,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 74,394 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 74,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 70,556 miles

fuel filler rubber neck starting to deteriorate

outer side walls on all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Feb 2007 65,251 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 65,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 63,616 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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E442 DJM 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 71.4%.

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 E442 DJM, 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 E442 DJM registered?

E442 DJM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E442 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E442 DJM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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