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E474 SDW

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,816 mi
Last recorded159,816 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE474 SDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 159,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 159,661 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded

Offside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 159,660 miles

Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear flexible brake hose to rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded

Offside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 158,526 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 157,000 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 152,784 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 152,784 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 25 May 2016 150,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 146,919 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2014 145,867 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 145,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 143,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 143,402 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 143,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 143,236 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 142,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 140,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 138,144 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 135,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 135,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)

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

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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E474 SDW is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E474 SDW, 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 E474 SDW registered?

E474 SDW is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E474 SDW safe to buy?

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