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C227 GKR

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,338 mi
Last recorded91,338 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC227 GKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 91,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 91,303 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,197 miles

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 88,256 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 88,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced there is a hole corroded in the sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front steering rack bushes worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,735 miles

Offside Outer outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2021 84,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 84,182 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,541 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,092 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,862 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,182 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 79,181 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,534 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 76,988 miles

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

o/s/r parking/service brake slightly down on efficiency

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,988 miles

o/s/r parking/service brake slightly down on efficiency

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 22 Sep 2012 72,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,172 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack slight play.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle presenter be aware off/side outer sill/panel has corrosion present

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,646 miles

vehicle presenter be aware off/side outer sill/panel has corrosion present

Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

vehicle presenter be aware off/side outer sill panel and off/side front drivers doorstep are corroded and will need some attention near future

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner door step rusted through not within pescribed area.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack slight play.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 62,310 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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C227 GKR is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C227 GKR, 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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What year was C227 GKR registered?

C227 GKR is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 May 1986.

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