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E802 DPG

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,967 mi
Last recorded93,967 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE802 DPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 93,967 miles

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and inner quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

body rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2012 93,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 93,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,741 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has age related cracks

Pass 29 Jul 2010 90,709 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 90,705 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 90,201 miles

osf tyre has a lot of "age" tears and splits in side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 87,657 miles

Both front tyres starting to craze/crack

Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,651 miles

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

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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E802 DPG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E802 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E802 DPG?

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What year was E802 DPG registered?

E802 DPG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E802 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E802 DPG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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