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C287 GBM

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,348 mi
Last recorded97,348 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC287 GBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 97,348 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 97,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 5 May 2015 96,481 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 96,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 95,316 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 95,316 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 16 May 2013 94,998 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking on the side walls

Fail 15 May 2012 93,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 93,983 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 92,936 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 92,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,640 miles

Near side front tyre outer side wall deteriorated and condition of the tyre starting to crack,caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering rack mounting bushs slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,821 miles

Near sied front tyre outer side wall slight deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2008 89,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 83,151 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

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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C287 GBM is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C287 GBM, 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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C287 GBM is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C287 GBM safe to buy?

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