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E480 ANM

1987 Volkswagen Caravan

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

109,485 mi
Last recorded109,485 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravan133,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE480 ANM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 109,485 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,278 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 108,278 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 107,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,345 miles

Nearside Lower sill area corroded , deteoriated

Offside Lower sill area excessively corroded , deteoriated

all tyres perished

underside corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 105,703 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 105,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 103,763 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 103,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 103,750 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill pannel corroded (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some dash lights not working

Fail 3 May 2018 103,744 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill pannel corroded (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some dash lights not working

Pass 10 May 2017 103,585 miles

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

indicators have intermitant fault

no ignition warning light

no oil warning light

Fail 9 May 2017 103,585 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not working (8.2.3)

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

indicators have intermitant fault

no ignition warning light

no oil warning light

Pass 20 May 2016 102,904 miles

no dash lights ignition or oil etc

offside front shockabsorber poor condition

Fail 19 May 2016 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no dash lights ignition or oil etc

offside front shockabsorber poor condition

rear brakes noisy

Pass 29 May 2014 102,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 May 2014 102,392 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear binding slightly and slightly low on effort

Pass 7 Jun 2013 101,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

park brake effort low 20 percent

Fail 7 Jun 2013 101,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 101,215 miles

bumper end caps missing

rear bumper loose

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe to hose

Fail 23 May 2012 101,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

bumper end caps missing

rear bumper loose

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe to hose

Pass 27 May 2011 100,551 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 100,473 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 99,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 98,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 971,025 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 97,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 93,225 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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E480 ANM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravan in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,589 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E480 ANM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E480 ANM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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