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E804 VDV

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

95,205 mi
Last recorded95,205 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 VDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 95,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 94,292 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 93,940 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 93,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 91,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 90,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 90,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 88,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,003 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,507 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,304 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 79,972 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 77,579 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,175 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,742 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,305 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,513 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 68,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,673 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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E804 VDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E804 VDV, 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

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What year was E804 VDV registered?

E804 VDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E804 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E804 VDV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E804 VDV have outstanding finance?

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