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E789 DPG

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,717 mi
Last recorded146,717 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE789 DPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 146,717 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 146,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes above spare wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged showing white light (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left of T connection (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front inner brake discs corroded and pitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 146,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

OS and NS track rod end nuts corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 146,515 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

OS and NS track rod end nuts corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 146,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel breather pipe disconnected under OSF wing

Fail 31 Jul 2013 146,336 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel breather pipe disconnected under OSF wing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 146,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 146,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 145,309 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 145,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 142,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 141,669 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 141,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 140,155 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 139,196 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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E789 DPG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E789 DPG, 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 E789 DPG registered?

E789 DPG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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