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E752 UVR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,086 mi
Last recorded229,086 miles
Recorded on2 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE752 UVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2016 229,086 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 228,798 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 221,499 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 221,490 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 216,312 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 216,307 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 204,669 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 204,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,375 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 31,375 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,703 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 18,703 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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E752 UVR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E752 UVR, 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 E752 UVR registered?

E752 UVR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E752 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E752 UVR shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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