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C270 ORG

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,175 mi
Last recorded75,175 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 ORG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 75,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 75,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 74,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 73,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 73,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake back corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 70,948 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 70,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 69,868 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 69,848 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 68,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside

Fail 2 May 2017 68,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid & offside (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside

Pass 4 May 2016 66,263 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 66,263 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2015 64,377 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 May 2015 64,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 63,546 miles

Both rear drive shaft outer gaiters in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,436 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,046 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,878 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside handbrake low effort

Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,878 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,822 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 57,797 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,368 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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C270 ORG is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C270 ORG, 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 C270 ORG registered?

C270 ORG is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C270 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C270 ORG shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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