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C264 GTA

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

Cream Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,026 mi
Last recorded97,026 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC264 GTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 97,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,023 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,023 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 95,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,687 miles

corrosion starting in nearside rear sills

some front brake imbalance noted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 92,385 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,303 miles

slight imbalance noted to front brakes.slight bind to n/s/f brake noted..

Fail 31 Jul 2014 90,292 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight bind at n/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2013 87,841 miles

slight exhaust leak noted fron offside manifold or heat exchanger,,,some imbalance noted on rear brake test

Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,451 miles

general corosion to body panels..

Fail 14 Jul 2011 76,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,511 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,891 miles

temperature warning lamp flashes

Fail 27 Jul 2010 72,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

temperature warning lamp flashes

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,394 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 69,394 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 68,154 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 65,960 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 64,209 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 64,207 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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C264 GTA is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C264 GTA, 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 C264 GTA registered?

C264 GTA is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 April 1986.

Is C264 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C264 GTA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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