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E554 DFV

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

39,967 mi
Last recorded39,967 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 DFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 39,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion front and rear

Fail 16 Oct 2025 35,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill by rear of sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 35,162 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 35,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking from fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 34,934 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,576 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above steering rack/boot area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 34,569 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Join To Fuel Tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

General Under Body & Suspension Components Corrosion.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 34,557 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above steering rack/boot area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 33,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,593 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 27,709 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 27,248 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 27,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,088 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 25,088 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,820 miles

some corrosion to under body

Pass 4 Apr 2014 212,668 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 212,466 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 20,564 miles

Both outer sills holed/corroded , not structural

Front body panel holed/corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn to edge , cracked/perished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,564 miles

Both outer sills holed/corroded , not structural

Front body panel holed/corroded

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

o/s/f tyre worn to edge , cracked/perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,260 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pipe heavily coroded

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,567 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 16,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,952 miles

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

O/S wiper blade splitting.

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,082 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 12,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front o/s/tyre side wall cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2007 9,139 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 9,119 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

oil leaking from n/s rocker cover

Pass 9 Feb 2006 5,947 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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E554 DFV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 E554 DFV, 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 E554 DFV registered?

E554 DFV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E554 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E554 DFV shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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