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C102 MHD

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

64,599 mi
Last recorded64,599 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC102 MHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 64,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 64,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,969 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 63,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,354 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 62,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 60,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 60,114 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 59,002 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 57,879 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,710 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,993 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,359 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,406 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hydrocarbon are high at idle.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 42,908 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

hydrocarbon are high at idle.

nearside front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,666 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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C102 MHD is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C102 MHD, 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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What year was C102 MHD registered?

C102 MHD is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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