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E801 AMJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

141,753 mi
Last recorded141,753 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE801 AMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 141,753 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor close to passenger seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill below side door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front panel corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 140,607 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 140,607 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlamps not working o/s and n/s. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 139,927 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

o/s sill side panel corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2023 139,624 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front step corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 139,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front step corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 138,848 miles

Offside Front step corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2021 138,840 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tie bar bush deteriorating

Offside Front step corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 135,649 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 132,985 miles

Nearside Front panel corroding

clutch pipe corroded

o/sf and n/sf tie bar bushes deteriorating

o/sr sill corroding

Fail 7 May 2019 132,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front panel corroding

clutch pipe corroded

o/sf and n/sf tie bar bushes deteriorating

o/sr sill corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2018 131,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 131,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 131,262 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 131,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 131,262 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 130,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2014 130,235 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside center inner sill excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

offside front sill excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

offside front step corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2013 129,495 miles

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

both side body sills surface rust

Fail 11 Jun 2013 129,495 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both side body sills surface rust

Pass 11 Jun 2012 127,960 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 125,400 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

speedo not working

Fail 21 Jul 2011 125,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 2 May 2007 124,750 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 124,750 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 122,149 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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E801 AMJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 E801 AMJ, 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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E801 AMJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 November 1987.

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