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1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · E275 MLJ

E275 MLJ

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 11/09/1987. Recorded mileage 172,710 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
1915cc

E275 MLJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
  • 172,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E275 MLJ Mileage History

  1. 21/02/2023165,867 mi
  2. 01/03/2024170,690 mi+4,823 mi
  3. 04/03/2024170,690 mi
  4. 13/08/2025172,702 mi+2,012 mi
  5. 14/08/2025172,710 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 2,763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E275 MLJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (E275 MLJ) between February 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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