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E724 CDP

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,051 mi
Last recorded122,051 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE724 CDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 122,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside front brake disc corroded

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 122,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside front brake disc corroded

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 120,614 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Horn requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Repairs to offside rear sill

Pass 8 Jun 2022 120,188 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn requires attention

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside front and offside rear wheel arches corroded

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

Welding repairs to offside rear outer wheel arch/sill

Fail 8 Jun 2022 120,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn requires attention

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside front and offside rear wheel arches corroded

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

Welding repairs to offside rear outer wheel arch/sill

Pass 21 Oct 2020 119,493 miles

Both rear wheels slightly running out of true? noted on brake roller

Front brake discs corroded

Horn requires attention

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 119,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water in lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear wheels slightly running out of true? noted on brake roller

Front brake discs corroded

Horn requires attention

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 118,403 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn unevenly

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front number plate loose

Horn could be better?

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake balance requires attention

Steering rack mountings 'spongey'

Fail 21 Jun 2019 118,402 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake balance requires attention

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Steering rack mountings 'spongey'

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,894 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 115,893 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,748 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 114,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,335 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Stone chip in the windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2015 110,335 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2014 106,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 105,102 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside front upper suspension arm inner bush's have slight play

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 105,102 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside front upper suspension arm inner bush's have slight play

Pass 2 May 2012 102,157 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,386 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 93,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 88,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,280 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 77,657 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 77,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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E724 CDP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E724 CDP, 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 E724 CDP registered?

E724 CDP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 October 1987.

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