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C258 TNH

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,012 mi
Last recorded59,012 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC258 TNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,012 miles

ALL TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

ALL TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,012 miles

front brakes binding slightly

front windscreen marked

n/s and o/s/f wiper blades torn

n/s headlamp output slightly poor

n/s/r service brake imbalanced

o/s/f seat belt anchorage point and surrounding area starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

steel brake pipe front/rear corroding above fuel tank

Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,819 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 58,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 51,184 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 49,725 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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C258 TNH is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C258 TNH, 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 C258 TNH registered?

C258 TNH is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 June 1986.

Is C258 TNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C258 TNH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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