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E692 MFX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,325 mi
Last recorded138,325 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE692 MFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 138,325 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 138,299 miles

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

All rear seats removed at time of test.

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished, cracked with many cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished, cracked with many cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 137,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 137,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 136,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some advanced corrosion to n/s and o/s/f steps / floor panels. Would advise repairs.

Pass 8 Jul 2023 134,193 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel some play in steering rack bushes. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 134,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above lower arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhauts system corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 132,662 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 132,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 132,281 miles

Exhaust system corroded with exit pipe missing from back box.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 130,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 128,489 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 128,489 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,733 miles

slight play all wheel bearings

some under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2017 122,488 miles

eaxhaust rusty condition

slight deteration to both number plates

slight play both rear wheel bearings

some under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2016 118,721 miles

advise screen cracked in offside lower coener not in swept area

Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 115,264 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 115,556 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,843 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 114,843 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 113,363 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 113,360 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 112,654 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 111,863 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 108,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 106,451 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 106,439 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 104,993 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 103,881 miles

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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E692 MFX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E692 MFX, 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 E692 MFX registered?

E692 MFX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 August 1987.

Is E692 MFX safe to buy?

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