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E725 CDP

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,350 mi
Last recorded108,350 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE725 CDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 108,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 108,359 miles

slight corrosion at offside centre floor to body sill.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,358 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 108,116 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 108,116 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 106,907 miles

Nearside 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))

steering column joint rubbing on coolant pipes

Pass 25 May 2018 109,848 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 106,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 106,034 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 105,064 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes rusting

exhaust and mounts beginning to show signs of corrosion

slight play in steering, suspension and bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 103,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,366 miles

outer sills rusting

Pass 15 Mar 2012 101,434 miles

both inner & outer sills rusting

Pass 5 Apr 2011 100,769 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING

Pass 15 Jul 2009 98,919 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 98,593 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 98,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 98,591 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 98,448 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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E725 CDP 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 85.7%.

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 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 E725 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E725 CDP registered?

E725 CDP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E725 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E725 CDP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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