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C135 URP

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

320,452 mi
Last recorded320,452 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC135 URP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 320,452 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Showing signs of corrosion. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub bearing cap missing

Fail 9 Jul 2019 320,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Showing signs of corrosion. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 320,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 320,453 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 320,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 310,414 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both front brakes binding

oil leak

power steering noise

Fail 11 Jul 2016 310,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front suspension arm mount on body (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes binding

oil leak

power steering noise

Pass 4 Jul 2015 302,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 299,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

aii 4 rack mounting bushes have slight movement

Pass 20 Jun 2013 295,996 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 292,490 miles

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

oil leak at nsr driveshaft gearbox bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 286,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 284,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 280,905 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 280,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 277,841 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 277,815 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C135 URP is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C135 URP, 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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C135 URP is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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