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E998 DTA

1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

1,618 mi
Last recorded1,618 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan118,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE998 DTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 1,618 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 1,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded (outside the prescribed area)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 99,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

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

Offside Front step corroded

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Aug 2025 99,815 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

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

Offside Front step corroded

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2025 99,803 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres dated 2013

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre dated 2012

Offside Front Step excessively corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Tyre dated 1997

Pass 18 Jun 2024 99,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r body corroded

o/s/f step corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,503 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' pillor/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout entire chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 99,490 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis /sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion throughout entire chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 'A' pillor step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout entire chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'a' pillar /step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out entire vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 99,228 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'a' pillar /step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out entire vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'a' pillar / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 98,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'a' pillar / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear internal secondry spring boken upper

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' piller/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 98,405 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear internal secondry spring boken upper

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' piller/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,835 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases upper connecting pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door 'a' piller holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at radius arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 97,835 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear radius arm /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch /chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases upper connecting pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door 'a' piller holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at radius arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,788 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brake hoses perished and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,902 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,477 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 93,475 miles

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

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

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,631 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,278 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,600 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,408 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion both front steps

Fail 25 Oct 2010 79,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion both front steps

Pass 20 Oct 2009 78,029 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,225 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 75,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,522 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 72,521 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 60,457 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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E998 DTA is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E998 DTA, 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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E998 DTA is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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