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E766 ROH

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,044 mi
Last recorded143,044 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE766 ROH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 143,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear inner quarters has corrosion not within a prescribed area

nearside front inner wing has corrosion not within a prescibed area

nearside rear arch has corrosion not within a prescried area

Fail 25 Apr 2013 143,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear inner quarters has corrosion not within a prescibed area

nearside front inner wing has corrosion not within a prescibed area

nearside rear arch has corrosion not within a prescibed area

Pass 28 Feb 2012 141,868 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 141,868 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 140,790 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 136,201 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system in in poor condition and with a small blow

rear wiper blade rubber split

unable to fully check front brake pads

Fail 1 Apr 2009 136,201 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system in in poor condition and with a small blow

rear wiper blade rubber split

unable to fully check front brake pads

Pass 23 Apr 2008 133,142 miles

16% front brake imbalance

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

both door B posts corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

corrosion around body panels not to become sharp jagged

rear exhaust corroded / tail pipe incomplete

Fail 23 Apr 2008 133,137 miles

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

both door B posts corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

16% front brake imbalance

corrosion around body panels not to become sharp jagged

rear exhaust corroded / tail pipe incomplete

Pass 26 Apr 2007 130,382 miles

25% front brake imbalance

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 130,382 miles

25% front brake imbalance

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 126,151 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 126,129 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both steering rack gaiters perishing

coolant leak from front to rear pipe

front brakes binding slightly †

several minor screen damages

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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E766 ROH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E766 ROH, 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 E766 ROH registered?

E766 ROH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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