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C25 UTA

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,257 mi
Last recorded27,257 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 UTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 27,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 27,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 94,908 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 94,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 92,756 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,028 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 88,005 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 87,992 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 83,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 80,877 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 80,707 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 80,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 79,133 miles

exhaust deteriorating and slight leak of gases

Pass 15 May 2014 78,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroding and deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2013 77,692 miles

n/s outer sill rusting

o/s/f tyre slight sidewall perish

slight play in both r/ wheel bearing's

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2012 76,924 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 76,395 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2011 76,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,347 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 74,028 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 72,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 72,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 69,924 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 68,507 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 68,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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C25 UTA is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C25 UTA, 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 C25 UTA registered?

C25 UTA is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C25 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 UTA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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