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E745 ELH

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,864 mi
Last recorded133,864 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE745 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 133,864 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2025 133,854 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 128,849 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 125,383 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 125,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,039 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,890 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General light corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 118,455 miles

Front headlights have condensation

corrosion on all suspension springs

light body corrosion

light corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2017 117,635 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step unit (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak gear box area ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,103 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

General body corrosion but no sharp edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 115,548 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

General body corrosion but no sharp edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 114,460 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 113,773 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to front body steps

Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,309 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

only just passed the emmissions on co

Pass 18 Jul 2011 111,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 109,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 108,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 104,400 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 100,654 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 91,180 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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E745 ELH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E745 ELH, 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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E745 ELH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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