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E595 VKE

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Maroon Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

62,754 mi
Last recorded62,754 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE595 VKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 62,754 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 62,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust clamp loose

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 62,230 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bushes perished o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S and O/S but clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 62,199 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear rear inner sill/valance /battery tray area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all front and rear nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 61,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,821 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 61,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,455 miles

near side rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,454 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,408 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 61,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,251 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

steering hard

Fail 10 Aug 2015 61,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

steering hard

Fail 29 Jul 2014 60,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,703 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 59,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,003 miles

Front and rear number plate fonts are different to prescribed font but unlikely to be miss-read.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,233 miles

front and rear number plates have break in the number9, but not clearly visable from distnce. Advise customer to replace

possible slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Aug 2011 58,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear number plates have break in the number9, but not clearly visable from distnce. Advise customer to replace

possible slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,552 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,157 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 52,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,728 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 47,728 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,263 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 43,231 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 VKE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Maroon with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VKE, 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 E595 VKE registered?

E595 VKE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 November 1987.

Is E595 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E595 VKE shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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