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E622 YKX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,598 mi
Last recorded100,598 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE622 YKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2021 100,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle pedal insecure

Vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,392 miles

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

all brake pipes coated making assessment difficult

Fail 30 Nov 2016 100,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking on tank (7.2.3)

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

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

all brake pipes coated making assessment difficult

Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,021 miles

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

both front bleed nipples corroded

nsr and osr has corrosion (holes)in floor

Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,935 miles

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front bleed nipples corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2013 97,793 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

all brakes pipes coated in underseal

front brake nipples corroded

rear engine mount slightly worn

Fail 14 Mar 2013 97,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

all brakes pipes coated in underseal

brake pipe burst during last part of brake test

rear engine mount slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside wiper arm stiff,rear exhaust coroded,brakes slightly binding,suspension bushes perished.bull bar fitted to front.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,123 miles

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

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

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

brake system coroding,steering and suspension worn,hazard switch poor operation,offside wiper arm poor,

Pass 6 Apr 2009 97,027 miles

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

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

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

front disc dust shields corroded and touching discs

hole in o/s inner sill but not testable

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2009 97,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front disc dust shields corroded and touching discs

hole in o/s inner sill but not testable

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 96,703 miles

Vehicle corroded throughout and could need attention soon, very wet at time of test.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 96,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle corroded throughout and could need attention soon, very wet at time of test.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 95,939 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering and suspension worn,play in wheel bearings,hand brake poor condition.bull bar fitted front,hazard switch poor operation,nearside door latch sticky operation.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 95,217 miles

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

hazards poor switch operation.Suspension bushes †perished.

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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E622 YKX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E622 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.

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What year was E622 YKX registered?

E622 YKX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E622 YKX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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