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E907 JTC

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,970 mi
Last recorded60,970 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE907 JTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 60,970 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 60,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 59,781 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 59,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 58,925 miles

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

emissions not detected

Fail 31 May 2023 58,925 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

emissions not detected

Pass 9 May 2022 58,501 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 58,501 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 57,057 miles

engine bay fuel pipe deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2021 57,057 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine bay fuel pipe deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 53,245 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 52,653 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 51,256 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 51,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 48,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 May 2015 48,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 46,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,820 miles

water in o/s front headlamp.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 43,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

water in o/s front headlamp.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,982 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,413 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,870 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,483 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,509 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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E907 JTC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E907 JTC, 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 E907 JTC?

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What year was E907 JTC registered?

E907 JTC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E907 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E907 JTC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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