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E753 UVR

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,871 mi
Last recorded209,871 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE753 UVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 209,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 209,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 203,071 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 203,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 204,667 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 204,660 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 203,262 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 198,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 190,473 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 190,149 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 180,842 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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E753 UVR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E753 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.

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What year was E753 UVR registered?

E753 UVR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E753 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E753 UVR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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