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E72 YRB

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

269,949 mi
Last recorded269,949 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE72 YRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 269,949 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short brake pipes on the callipers are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shockers are corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general condition of underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2026 269,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short brake pipes on the callipers are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shockers are corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general condition of underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 268,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake covers corroded and rubbing on disc.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill beginning to split (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake covers corroded and rubbing on disc.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 268,446 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal missing from fuel cap. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake Covers corroded and rubbing on disc.

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill beginning to split. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill beginning to split. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Top strut cover corroded.

Offside Front Back plate corroded with sharp edges rubbing on the disc.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Top strut cover corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 266,983 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 266,983 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative both near side (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 260,720 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And under body panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 260,719 miles

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

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And under body panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 253,064 miles

Corrosion on N/S front and O/S rear wheel arch

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And under body panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 249,870 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides and casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 249,870 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides and casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 243,768 miles

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

both sides front brake back plates corroded

corrosion on both front coil springs

corrosion on both front shocker casings

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

corrosion on front valance

corrosion on under body panels

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2019 243,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

both sides front brake back plates corroded

corrosion on both front coil springs

corrosion on both front shocker casings

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

corrosion on front valance

corrosion on under body panels

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2018 235,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 11 Jul 2018 235,399 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 14 Jun 2017 229,576 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

corrosion on all front brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2016 223,677 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

corrosion on o/s under sill

slight corrosion on front brake pipes above spare wheel

Fail 2 Jun 2016 223,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

corrosion on o/s under sill

slight corrosion on front brake pipes above spare wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2015 218,649 miles

all shockers starting to corrode

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 211,288 miles

corrosion on exhaust sections

Pass 13 Jun 2013 205,720 miles

Both headlamp pattens getting poor

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 205,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamp pattens getting poor

Handbrake cables insercure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 200,434 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion on exhaust sections

corrosion on sills

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2012 200,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion on exhaust sections

corrosion on sills

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2011 190,641 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust sections

Fail 9 Mar 2011 190,618 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust sections

Pass 5 Mar 2010 188,610 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 188,610 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 180,864 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 180,864 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 172,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 164,292 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 164,292 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 155,197 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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E72 YRB is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 E72 YRB, 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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E72 YRB is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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