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E466 UYA

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,062 mi
Last recorded132,062 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE466 UYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 132,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 131,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 131,319 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,029 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 129,459 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 128,671 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,555 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 126,616 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 126,001 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 125,601 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 124,330 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 123,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 121,552 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings have minor play

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front hub cap missing

rear bumper damaged

rear seat covers not fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2012 121,545 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear wheel bearings have minor play

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front hub cap missing

rear bumper damaged

rear seat covers not fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 120,495 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 102,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 119,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger seat has slight movement

Pass 31 Mar 2009 117,606 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger seat has slight movement

Fail 26 Mar 2009 117,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger seat has slight movement

Pass 8 Mar 2008 116,158 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passanger seat has slightly movement

Pass 22 Feb 2007 113,941 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 110,864 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 110,864 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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E466 UYA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E466 UYA, 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 E466 UYA registered?

E466 UYA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 October 1987.

Is E466 UYA safe to buy?

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