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E694 MFX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,040 mi
Last recorded105,040 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE694 MFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 105,040 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 103,027 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 103,027 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 102,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 101,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 101,185 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 101,176 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,947 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 94,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,555 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,695 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

all 4 brake hose ferrule's corroded

drivers side wiper split

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,402 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,040 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2015 79,662 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 79,662 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,917 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,867 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 59,322 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 59,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,367 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 57,367 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,629 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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E694 MFX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E694 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E694 MFX registered?

E694 MFX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E694 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E694 MFX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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