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C278 WDD

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,515 mi
Last recorded72,515 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC278 WDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 72,515 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 72,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 72,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,334 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 71,596 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,442 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,374 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,249 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2018 67,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,842 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,439 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,807 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,945 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,365 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,112 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 53,112 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 50,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2006 45,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 45,688 miles

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

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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C278 WDD is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C278 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 C278 WDD registered?

C278 WDD is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C278 WDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C278 WDD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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