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E811 LJT

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

48,980 mi
Last recorded48,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE811 LJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 48,980 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view glass laminate discoloured on edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 46,993 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 43,540 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view starting to delaminate on edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 43,540 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view starting to delaminate on edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 39,798 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 39,797 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,648 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 39,528 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 37,734 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 34,173 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 34,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure both (2.2.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,294 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 30,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 May 2015 29,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2015 29,606 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 27,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight weep from steering rack

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight weep from steering rack

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,548 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 26,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight pitting on front discs

Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,432 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,782 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,959 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 24,244 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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E811 LJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E811 LJT, 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 E811 LJT registered?

E811 LJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E811 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E811 LJT shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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