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1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · E742 ECX

E742 ECX

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 140,647 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
1915cc

E742 ECX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
  • 140,647 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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E742 ECX Mileage History

  1. 28/06/2023139,247 mi
  2. 28/06/2023139,247 mi
  3. 27/06/2024140,434 mi+1,187 mi
  4. 02/07/2024140,434 mi
  5. 26/06/2025140,647 mi+213 mi

Average of roughly 702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E742 ECX 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 (E742 ECX) between June 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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