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E579 CGY

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,223 mi
Last recorded134,223 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE579 CGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 134,223 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 133,490 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 131,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 130,954 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 130,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 129,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 129,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 128,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 13 Mar 2018 126,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,318 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,935 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 121,935 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 118,066 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 118,066 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 11,300 miles

Sight split in offside outer steering track rod end ball joint.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 106,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 103,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,020 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 100,019 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,169 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear tyres starting perish

Pass 22 Oct 2007 85,490 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2006 80,304 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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E579 CGY is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E579 CGY, 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 E579 CGY registered?

E579 CGY is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E579 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E579 CGY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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