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C159 KGS

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,317 mi
Last recorded96,317 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC159 KGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 96,317 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 96,278 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear bumper end cap missing (temporarily taped)

rear inner sill/suspension mount areas surface corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 87,374 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner sill areas surface corroded

nearside and offside rear flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear bumper temporarily repaired - (taped)

Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,360 miles

flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,065 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system/heat exchangers deteriated

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

front/rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

rear bumper temporarily repaired

Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 85,461 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriated-not leaking

metal brake pipes slightly corroded front/rear

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,873 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front metal brake pipes/brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear metal brake pipe/brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 12 Sep 2017 83,873 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front metal brake pipes/brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear metal brake pipe/brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,119 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front mretal brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust box incomplete

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 7 Sep 2016 81,113 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front coil springs corroded

Front mretal brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust box incomplete

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 79,138 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,831 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,907 miles

Front bushes beggining to deteriorate!

customer is advised to have the underside treated for corrosion if they wish to prolong the life of the vehicle!

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,067 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to brake pipes front and rear

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s sills

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear body slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,408 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 64,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 62,860 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 60,142 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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C159 KGS is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C159 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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C159 KGS is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 July 1986.

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