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C224 BPX

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,969 mi
Last recorded39,969 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC224 BPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,969 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 39,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 35,295 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,298 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 30,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 27,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,711 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 246,505 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 23,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front steering box rubber coupling has slight deterioration

Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,707 miles

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

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

front steering box rubber coupling has slight deterioration

Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,908 miles

Exhaust heat shield Corroded & loose

Head light tell tail light inop

O/S centre floor to outer sill holed out side 30cm of any mountings

all tyre side walls slight cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2010 21,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust heat shield Corroded & loose

Head light tell tail light inop

O/S centre floor to outer sill holed out side 30cm of any mountings

all tyre side walls slight cracking

Pass 19 May 2009 214,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

white bottom sreen o/s centre floor corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 214,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

white bottom sreen o/s centre floor corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 20,384 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 20,271 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION OFF SIDE FLOOR AND NEAR SIDE STEP

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 18,789 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 18,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

OFFSIDE FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,614 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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C224 BPX is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C224 BPX, 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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C224 BPX is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 April 1986.

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