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E65 JEF

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,443 mi
Last recorded90,443 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE65 JEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 90,443 miles

Advise nail in tyre inner edge o/s/f

Advise rear brake backplates showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2025 89,764 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 88,917 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 88,051 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 87,558 miles

Advise slight wheel bearing play to n/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2021 86,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 85,181 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 12 May 2020 85,180 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,955 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,535 miles

fuel tank corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,837 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,625 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 83,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 83,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,414 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 83,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 82,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,832 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 79,945 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 74,824 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 74,824 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 70,868 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 70,868 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,191 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 67,191 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,282 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 65,678 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 65,678 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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E65 JEF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E65 JEF, 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 E65 JEF registered?

E65 JEF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E65 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E65 JEF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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