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C101 JHJ

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

45,539 mi
Last recorded45,539 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC101 JHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,539 miles

Offside sill slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2022 45,436 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 45,436 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2022 45,362 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm outer front bracket inner side corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front lower inner arch heavily corroded

Nearside Rear inner arches heavily corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front lower inner arch heavily corroded

Offside Front step corroded and has small hole

Offside Rear inner arch heavily corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 45,314 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/door step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear of sill and inside front wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/door step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear of sill and inside front wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

age cracks on tyres

front anti roll bar link rubbers detioriated and front tie bar rubbers

sills repaired at rear

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,646 miles

rear suspension prescribed areas . sills . body repaired o/s and n/s

Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,258 miles

some structure points rusty & weak

Fail 13 Jul 2017 43,258 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general structure points rusty & weak (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 43,255 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general structure points rusty & weak (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 42,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

signes of camper has been standing for some time

Fail 26 May 2016 42,665 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

signes of camper has been standing for some time

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,473 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 42,473 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,946 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,782 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 40,782 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,757 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,757 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,177 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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C101 JHJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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 C101 JHJ, 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.

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C101 JHJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 January 1986.

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