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C209 HTM

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

40,933 mi
Last recorded40,933 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC209 HTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 40,933 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 40,933 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 39,047 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 39,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight too dim to be able to make out a beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 37,502 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 37,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,112 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 35,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 27,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 May 2018 25,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,956 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 24,956 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,613 miles

Offside Rear OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,759 miles

Exhaust tailpipe missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 20,882 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,024 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,167 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 17,167 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,437 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,650 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 11,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres wearing round the inner edge

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,314 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2007 4,763 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2006 3,916 miles

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

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

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

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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C209 HTM is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C209 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 C209 HTM registered?

C209 HTM is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C209 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C209 HTM shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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