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E521 KPO

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,412 mi
Last recorded116,412 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE521 KPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 116,412 miles

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

Nearside Front step corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/side loading door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 116,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front step corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/side loading door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 116,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2007 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 116,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 30cms shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 30cms shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2007 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 114,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer corrosion to outer sill and lower wing but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 114,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer corrosion to outer sill and lower wing but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 112,926 miles

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

both side inner rear lower rear panels corroded

both side inner rear panels corroded

nearside inner front wing door piller panell corroded

nearside outer sill step corroded

offside outer sill has filler taken as cosmetic

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 110,795 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 110,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 110,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud flap (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud flap (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2018 106,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Corroded hole in nearside front door step (non structural)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear suspension outer mounting point at outer sill is corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear and nearside front tyres are just starting to perish

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

Pass 3 May 2017 103,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also badly perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 103,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also badly perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,861 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,172 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,577 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 13 Sep 2014 83,571 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,399 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,934 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,104 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 78,104 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,355 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 77,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 76,264 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,541 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 75,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 74,786 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in tyre

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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E521 KPO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 E521 KPO, 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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E521 KPO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 December 1987.

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