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E461 ANM

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,085 mi
Last recorded153,085 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE461 ANM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 153,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 152,712 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 150,585 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 147,615 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 147,602 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification coil spring has ben cut (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification coil spring has ben cut (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 146,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 146,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 146,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 145,993 miles

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

Surface corrosion through out underside advise "wax oil"

Pass 27 Mar 2018 145,862 miles

dry and scaly on underside advise to descale and wax oil

Fail 27 Mar 2018 145,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dry and scaly on underside advise to descale and wax oil

Pass 6 Mar 2017 145,008 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 144,231 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 18 Jun 2015 144,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 7 Mar 2014 142,582 miles

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 6 Mar 2013 141,367 miles

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

dry on underside advise to wax oil

Pass 2 Oct 2010 139,720 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2010 139,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 137,826 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 134,623 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 134,610 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 130,384 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 127,917 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 127,757 miles

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

movement/wear in top steering column bush/bearing.

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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E461 ANM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E461 ANM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E461 ANM registered?

E461 ANM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 November 1987.

Is E461 ANM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E461 ANM shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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