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E727 FCP

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,771 mi
Last recorded116,771 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE727 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 116,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 116,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 116,733 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 116,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 116,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 115,427 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 115,427 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 115,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 115,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 114,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 114,406 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 111,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,732 miles

Main fuel pipe over tank corroded

NSF OSF tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

Fail 9 Mar 2015 105,731 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Main fuel pipe over tank corroded

NSF OSF tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,907 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 102,907 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,578 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 100,574 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,783 miles

Front brakes starting to bind

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,791 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 95,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,259 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 87,145 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,510 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 80,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 78,536 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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E727 FCP 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 77.8%.

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 E727 FCP, 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 E727 FCP registered?

E727 FCP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 November 1987.

Is E727 FCP safe to buy?

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