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E879 ABH

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,450 mi
Last recorded81,450 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE879 ABH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 81,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Fail 13 Mar 2025 81,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,754 miles

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Fail 8 Mar 2024 80,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 9 Mar 2023 80,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,592 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,170 miles

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

brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 15 Mar 2018 78,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,816 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,815 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,475 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,889 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,889 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust getting deteriorated

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,342 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing

Moisture in O/S headlamp

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,553 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 74,552 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear brake low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,047 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 70,047 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front and offside front track rod end split pins corroded

nearside rear plus offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,780 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

body corrosion

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

play in nearside door mirror and cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2008 64,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

body corrosion

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

play in nearside door mirror and cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,874 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light corrosion to external body panels

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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E879 ABH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 E879 ABH, 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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E879 ABH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 September 1987.

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