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C275 WDD

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,936 mi
Last recorded84,936 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC275 WDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 84,936 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2007 80,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,845 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 76,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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C275 WDD is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C275 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C275 WDD registered?

C275 WDD is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C275 WDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C275 WDD shows 7 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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