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E691 CGU

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,757 mi
Last recorded117,757 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE691 CGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 117,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2021 116,996 miles

Engine bay corroded, not prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Nov 2021 116,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine bay corroded, not prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,590 miles

Rear floor/engine bay area corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 27 Oct 2020 115,581 miles

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

Rear floor/engine bay area corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,780 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 114,777 miles

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,374 miles

Rear floor / engine bay area corroding outside of prescribed area

Pass 7 Dec 2016 111,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all coil springs corroded

corrosion to offside front step but not within a prescribed area

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear light damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,421 miles

corrosion to inner sills, front step, rear inner sills and exhaust system

Fail 15 May 2014 109,260 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

water ingress to offside headlamp

Pass 15 May 2014 109,260 miles

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

water ingress to offside headlamp

Pass 3 May 2013 108,033 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 22 Apr 2013 108,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2012 105,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,982 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 98,323 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 96,578 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 96,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside mirror missing.

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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E691 CGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E691 CGU, 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 E691 CGU registered?

E691 CGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E691 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E691 CGU shows 21 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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