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E763 WTT

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

181,847 mi
Last recorded181,847 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE763 WTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 181,847 miles

Clutch pipe heavily corroded - above fuel tank

General corrosion to vehicle underside - heavy application of underbody paint making inspection difficult

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 180,300 miles

Clutch pipe heavily corroded - above fuel tank

Filler & previous repairs to O,S wheel arch area within seatbelt prescribed area. Unable to fully inspect as area is filled / painted

General corrosion to vehicle underside - heavy application of underbody paint making inspection difficult

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

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corrosion & holes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 180,289 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative N,S,R & O,S,R lights not working (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan within 30cm anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step area within 30cm anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 across axle to joiner & outer pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pipe heavily corroded above fuel tank

Filler & previous repairs to o,s wheel arch area within seatbelt prescribed area. Unable to inspect fully as area is filled / painted

General corrosion to vehicle underside & heavy application of underbody paint making inspection difficult

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Corrosion & holes

Pass 4 Dec 2023 179,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Filler & previous repairs to o,s wheel arch area within seatbelt prescribed area. Unable to inspect fully as area is filled / painted

General corrosion to vehicle underside & heavy application of underbody paint making inspection difficult

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel corroded close to suspension mount prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Corrosion & holes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill panel corroded close to suspension mount prescribed area

Pass 5 Dec 2022 178,524 miles

Corrosion to o,s sill area outside prescribed areas

General corrosion to vehicle underside & heavy application of underbody paint making full inspection difficult

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 177,178 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both callipers (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion/underseal to vehicle underside

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 177,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both callipers (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion/underseal to vehicle underside

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 176,304 miles

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

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

General surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Nearside Front Inner & outer sill areas heavily corroded & holed - currently outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 176,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

General surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Nearside Front Inner & outer sill areas heavily corroded & holed - currently outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. & noise from o,s,r brake drum when spun (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 174,448 miles

N/S/F floor pan holed not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 172,562 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 170,025 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

nearside front step area corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 170,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

nearside front step area corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 167,105 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front step area corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 161,180 miles

nearside front cab step corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 161,170 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front cab step corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 155,466 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 May 2013 149,756 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some pannels holed at rear

Fail 2 May 2013 149,746 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some pannels holed at rear

Pass 4 May 2012 144,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from rear brakes

Pass 5 May 2011 139,740 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner c.v gaiter split

Fail 4 May 2011 139,740 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 8 May 2010 135,891 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2010 135,891 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 131,437 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2008 130,851 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 130,840 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 129,637 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 129,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,268 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 12,268 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre wearing on the edges and side walls cracking.

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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E763 WTT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 E763 WTT, 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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E763 WTT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 September 1987.

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