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E543 YAR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE543 YAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 121,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 119,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 118,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 117,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 116,531 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 116,531 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 115,599 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,449 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 113,019 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres micro cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 111,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 109,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 108,375 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 108,375 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 13 May 2015 107,620 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 105,430 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 105,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,796 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 101,967 miles

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

exhaust elbows minor rusty areas

Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion to o/s of vehicle,not within prescribed area

Main beam warning lamp not working

N/s/f tyre severely perished

N/s/r tyre severe localised perishing

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 100,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2011 100,372 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,007 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 99,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 95,023 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 95,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 92,950 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 92,942 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 90,987 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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E543 YAR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E543 YAR, 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 E543 YAR registered?

E543 YAR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 November 1987.

Is E543 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E543 YAR shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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