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C182 DUU

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,933 mi
Last recorded55,933 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC182 DUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 55,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 55,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 55,470 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 55,469 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 55,450 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 55,449 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,905 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 54,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,751 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 54,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,134 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 54,134 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 53,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,473 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 52,468 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,101 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in body

nearside door mirror cracked

offside rear inner c.v gaiter split

slight play and noise in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2010 51,098 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on body

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,206 miles

N/s mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 50,204 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/s mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,462 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 48,462 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,799 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

nearside front & nearside & offside rear bumper end caps missing.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,978 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

minor exhaust blow on silencer box.

rear bumper end caps missing.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 42,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear bumper end caps missing.

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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C182 DUU is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C182 DUU, 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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C182 DUU is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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