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C196 HTM

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,130 mi
Last recorded92,130 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 HTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 92,130 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 92,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 91,037 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 89,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2023 89,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 87,122 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 31 May 2019 85,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 83,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 82,054 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,183 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 76,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,030 miles

all tyres have cracked/perished sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,591 miles

tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,174 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s rear tyres have cracking to outer walls n/s and o/s front tyres have cracking to outer walls

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,506 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,954 miles

slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jul 2008 63,948 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jun 2007 58,135 miles

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

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

front brake hose ends rusty

front jacking points rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,135 miles

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

front brake hose ends rusty

front jacking points rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2006 55,000 miles

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

front brake hose ends rusty

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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C196 HTM is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc 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 C196 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 C196 HTM registered?

C196 HTM is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 May 1986.

Is C196 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C196 HTM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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