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E523 VTT

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

135,603 mi
Last recorded135,603 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE523 VTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 135,603 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 133,503 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 132,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Foot well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Foot well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,712 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,241 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 124,711 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 124,006 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 119,449 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 119,447 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 115,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,595 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,433 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,068 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,984 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 92,953 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,584 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 87,584 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,798 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,531 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 78,531 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,073 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 75,073 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 56,067 miles

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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E523 VTT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E523 VTT, 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

How do I check the history of E523 VTT?

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What year was E523 VTT registered?

E523 VTT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 October 1987.

Is E523 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E523 VTT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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