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C139 KGS

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,820 mi
Last recorded93,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC139 KGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 93,820 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

exhaust very rusty

o/s outersill rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2010 93,874 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

exhaust very rusty

o/s outersill rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,476 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 90,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 90,470 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 84,625 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 82,835 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre perished

Fail 26 Jun 2007 82,835 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre perished

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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C139 KGS is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C139 KGS, 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 C139 KGS registered?

C139 KGS is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 June 1986.

Is C139 KGS safe to buy?

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