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E602 YKX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,304 mi
Last recorded177,304 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE602 YKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 177,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 177,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 175,793 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 175,793 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 174,267 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 172,580 miles

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

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

Front door steps corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 170,534 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 166,506 miles

rust /holes front body.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 164,947 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 163,029 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 163,029 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction several (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 161,362 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 161,358 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 159,288 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 155,629 miles

damage rear bumper corners

front anti roll bar mounts worn

fuel tank corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly coroded

rear mainfeed to n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/f top suspension arm bushes

various body areas corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 151,298 miles

drag at n/s/f wheel.

headlamp images weak/poor.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 148,504 miles

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

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

exhaust very rusty.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 143,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r drive shaft boot split.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 143,896 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r drive shaft boot split.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 139,471 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 129,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 129,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 128,309 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 128,308 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2008 127,336 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 126,160 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 124,988 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearing.

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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E602 YKX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E602 YKX, 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 E602 YKX registered?

E602 YKX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E602 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E602 YKX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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