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E568 YHK

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,794 mi
Last recorded140,794 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE568 YHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 140,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 140,763 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 140,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 140,740 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 104,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 140,364 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 140,363 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 139,928 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 128,675 miles

hc level high on idle, advise investighation next service

minor corrosion to rear brake pipes

n/s/f brake binding, suspect will require caliper replacement

Pass 31 Aug 2010 124,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust hydrocarbon content high

slight drag/bind n/s/f brake

Fail 31 Aug 2010 124,387 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust hydrocarbon content high

slight drag/bind n/s/f brake

Pass 21 Aug 2009 120,426 miles

inner front anti roll bushes worn

minor corrosion forming on rear brake pipes

n/s/f steering rack gaitor starting to split, advise replacement

slight play in n/s/f rearmost wishbone bush

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 116,144 miles

front brake discs lipped

small amount of play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Sep 2007 112,485 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 112,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 107,201 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 107,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E568 YHK is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E568 YHK, 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

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What year was E568 YHK registered?

E568 YHK is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E568 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E568 YHK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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