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C128 BPW

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

45,505 mi
Last recorded45,505 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC128 BPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 45,505 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2026 45,503 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 45,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 43,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 43,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 42,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 41,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,268 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 39,319 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 39,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,217 miles

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

Offside Front back plate missing

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 38,217 miles

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

Offside Front back plate missing

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,454 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,285 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,261 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,047 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,348 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger seat loose on its mountings

Pass 6 May 2009 18,124 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 18,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,571 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 11,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside exhaust sheild loose

Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside exhaust sheild loose

Pass 26 Apr 2006 10,809 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 10,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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C128 BPW is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C128 BPW, 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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C128 BPW is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 March 1986.

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