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E524 VTT

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

125,966 mi
Last recorded125,966 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE524 VTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 125,966 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 125,961 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 125,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2026 125,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 122,876 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 122,840 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 120,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 119,737 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 119,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,596 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective rusted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 111,761 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 111,742 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 110,516 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 110,516 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine not running properly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 108,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 107,162 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2014 105,050 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 May 2014 105,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,207 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 103,207 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,562 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 98,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,378 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 94,849 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

unable to see front pads front through wheels

Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,392 miles

Front plate poor

Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front plate poor

Pass 27 May 2008 87,282 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 87,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 83,436 miles

BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Fail 9 May 2007 83,392 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

EXHAUST LEAKS GENERAL CORROSION O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT O/S/R MUD FLAP LOOSE BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS EMISSIONS HIGH

Pass 2 May 2006 81,106 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 81,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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E524 VTT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 E524 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.

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What year was E524 VTT registered?

E524 VTT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E524 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E524 VTT shows 34 tests with a 55.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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