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E595 NEA

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,557 mi
Last recorded125,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE595 NEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 125,557 miles

Front both arms walked

Heavy corrosion to o/s mid outer sill, but not considered structural

Nearside Rear bumper end cap damaged

Nearside Rear front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear rear inner arch corroded

Numerous body corrosion, none considered structural

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corrosion within 12" of trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear inner arch corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 125,538 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel /strengthener (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both arms walked

Heavy corrosion to o/s mid outer sill, but not considered structural

Nearside Rear bumper end cap damaged

Nearside Rear front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear rear inner arch corroded

Numerous body corrosion, none considered structural

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corrosion within 12" of trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear inner arch corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 121,498 miles

Heavy corrosion to o/s mid outer sill, but not considered structural.

Master battery positive very close to swivel seat.

N/s headlamp image poor, due to condensation.

Numerous body corrosion, none considered structural.

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corrosion within 12" of trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 121,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Suspect bound calipers (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Dash requires clearing of objects. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Leisure battery. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Inner pads burnt. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Wiring to and from leisure battery requires grommet (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Heavy corrosion to o/s mid outer sill, but not considered structural.

Master battery positive very close to swivel seat.

N/s headlamp image poor, due to condensation.

Numerous body corrosion, none considered structural.

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corrosion within 12" of trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Servo pipe in engine bay poor.

Spare tyre flat

Starter motor wiring requires securing.

Throttle pedal outer fixing failed (rivet)

Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General body corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside washer jet misaligned but still clears the screen.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield's insecure.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 117,188 miles

All brake hose ferrules

Body has corrosion

Both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2018 117,184 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

All brake hose ferrules

Body has corrosion

Both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 117,032 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

upper level components covered

Fail 29 Apr 2017 117,032 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

upper level components covered

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,542 miles

both sides outer sills starting to corrode

windscreen washer stork slightly stiff

Fail 21 Apr 2016 115,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2015 114,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front tyres getting low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 107,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake slight binding.

offside front brake slight binding.

rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge.

tow bar fitted.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 107,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake slight binding.

offside front brake slight binding.

rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge.

tow bar fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 105,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 100,629 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 100,627 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 99,228 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 99,219 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 96,834 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E595 NEA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E595 NEA, 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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E595 NEA is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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