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A16 BEE

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,832 mi
Last recorded157,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 157,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 156,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 155,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 152,300 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 152,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 150,555 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 150,553 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 150,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 148,650 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 145,520 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 145,520 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 144,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 143,953 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 143,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 141,966 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 140,453 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 139,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 138,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2013 138,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2012 137,133 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 136,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 135,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 133,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 132,725 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 132,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 131,608 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 131,606 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 130,895 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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A16 BEE is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 59,474 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 A16 BEE, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 BEE registered?

A16 BEE is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 October 1986.

Is A16 BEE safe to buy?

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