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C145 KGS

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

Cream Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

27,370 mi
Last recorded27,370 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC145 KGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 27,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 27,370 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 25,272 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,971 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 23,971 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 23,946 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 23,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened locating pin on suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front inner front panel corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,441 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 23,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 23,155 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,498 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 22,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,529 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 20,526 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,903 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,489 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 17,489 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 17,454 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 17,454 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 17,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,404 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,977 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,815 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 15,440 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general bodywork becoming corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,440 miles

general bodywork becoming corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 14,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,745 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 13,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 8,826 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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C145 KGS is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 C145 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.

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What year was C145 KGS registered?

C145 KGS is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 June 1986.

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