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E651 HSP

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,080 mi
Last recorded72,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE651 HSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 72,080 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 67,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 63,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 62,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 62,275 miles

underside has a number of welded patches all satisfactory

Fail 21 Jun 2022 62,275 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 50kg (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 100kg (1.2.1 (f))

underside has a number of welded patches all satisfactory

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,087 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 62,087 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,012 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Nearside Outer outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Outer outer sill slight corrosion

Rear various corrosions underbody

Fail 16 Jul 2019 58,010 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front various corrosions underbody

Nearside Outer outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Outer outer sill slight corrosion

Rear various corrosions underbody

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Flinch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 53,959 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near suspension arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 May 2014 51,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 48,211 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 45,509 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 38,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,072 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed n s r and osf flexis corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,396 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 30,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,332 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 28,332 miles

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

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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E651 HSP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E651 HSP, 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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E651 HSP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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