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C194 HTM

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

11,163 mi
Last recorded11,163 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC194 HTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 11,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 8,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 8,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 7,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 6,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 5,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 4,805 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 3,986 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 3,088 miles

nearside parking brake effort could be improved.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 2,081 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

neaside parking brake effort could be improved

Pass 28 Mar 2011 991 miles

nearside parking brake effort could be improved,

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,638 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer cover deteriorated.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 97,528 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 96,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 96,716 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 95,734 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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C194 HTM is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 C194 HTM, 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 C194 HTM registered?

C194 HTM is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C194 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C194 HTM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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