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C270 WDD

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

50,441 mi
Last recorded50,441 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 WDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,441 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,917 miles

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

vehicle underbody cover in paint or other materials

Fail 11 Aug 2022 49,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underbody cover in paint or other materials

Pass 2 Aug 2021 49,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,725 miles

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

Offside inner sill under vehicle holed center

Fail 30 Jan 2020 48,725 miles

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

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

Offside inner sill under vehicle holed center

Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,828 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate rusted

Nearside Front brake back plate rusted

Nearside Rear play in wheel bearing

Offside Front play in wheel bearing

nearside and offside front anti roll bar center bushes play

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,418 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,880 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 45,878 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,990 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 41,447 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

exhaust heat exchanger loose/rattle

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inside edges also offside front

Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,447 miles

exhaust heat exchanger loose/rattle

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inside edges also offside front

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 37,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,796 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 35,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 32,925 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 32,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,175 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre under inflated

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

main beam warning light not working

movement on n/s seat runners

Fail 3 Jun 2008 17,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

main beam warning light not working

movement on n/s seat runners

Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,540 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,947 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 16,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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C270 WDD is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 C270 WDD, 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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C270 WDD is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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