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E447 KVN

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,483 mi
Last recorded95,483 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE447 KVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 95,483 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm at outer mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion noted at both upper spring attachments (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General under vehicle corrosion but not considered excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear backing plates in poor condition

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis legs and crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,371 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear brake backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

all tyres aged, dated 2006

areas of underside heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2022 93,369 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative o/s lamps not working (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at connection with flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear brake backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

all tyres aged, dated 2006

areas of underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,073 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 91,071 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated door step holed. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear burst during test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s rear trailing arms (2.4.G.1)

corrosion and evidence of binding noted on front brake discs

corrosion noted on both o/s and n/s door step panels outwith prescribed areas

exhaust system showing corrosion

n/s/f brake flexible hose secured with washer

noise noted from rear brakes during roller test

o/s/f brake flexible hose secured with cable tie

suspension mounting point repair undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2017 80,834 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm inner mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s rear trailing arms (2.4.G.1)

corrosion and evidence of binding noted on front brake discs

corrosion noted on both o/s and n/s door step panels outwith prescribed areas

exhaust system showing corrosion

n/s/f brake flexible hose secured with washer

noise noted from rear brakes during roller test

o/s/f brake flexible hose secured with cable tie

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,769 miles

Both upper wishbones are becoming corroded.

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

Sections of exhaust are becoming very corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,644 miles

Nearside front doorstep corroding.

Rear shock absorbers corroding and appear weak.

Rear suspension arm mountings are becoming corroded and weak.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,816 miles

Coolant leak

corrosion on both front door sdteps outwith prescribed areas

corrosion on fuel tank but not leaking

o/s/f and o/s/f brake flexy security poor

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked

rear mudflaps loose

Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

metal coolant pipe leaking

right front door step holed & corroded outwith any designated area

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,246 miles

o/s/f doorstep holed & corroded outwith any designated area

Fail 29 Mar 2010 70,208 miles

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

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

o/s/f doorstep holed & corroded outwith any designated area

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,698 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 68,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 60,464 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 60,454 miles

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

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

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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E447 KVN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E447 KVN, 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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E447 KVN is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 December 1987.

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