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E87 KAJ

1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,513 mi
Last recorded105,513 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan118,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE87 KAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 105,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 103,833 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 103,690 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From turbo to exhaust connection (7.1.2)

Offside Hand brake reading lower than expected.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,337 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 139,292 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf slight wheel bind

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

condition of front to rear brake main pipe

Fail 15 Jul 2014 99,177 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

condition of front to rear brake main pipe

Fail 17 Jun 2014 99,143 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,624 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 97,609 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2012 93,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,121 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 86,486 miles

Auxiliary drive belts loose

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

Nearside wing mirror starting to deteriorate

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Slight condensation inside offside front head lamp

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight scratches in front windscreen

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,486 miles

Auxiliary drive belts loose

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

Nearside wing mirror starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Slight condensation inside offside front head lamp

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight scratches in front windscreen

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2009 83,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,014 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,338 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 81,755 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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E87 KAJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 118,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E87 KAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E87 KAJ registered?

E87 KAJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E87 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E87 KAJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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