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C289 NVV

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

Gold Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,958 mi
Last recorded148,958 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC289 NVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 148,958 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats used as storage.

Fail 14 Aug 2023 148,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats used as storage.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 148,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s door step corroded,, recommend attention

sill panels, surface corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2022 148,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s ands n/s (3.5 (a))

o/s door step corroded,, recommend attention

sill panels, surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2022 148,444 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s ands n/s (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f of vehicle ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s " drivers" door step corroded,, recommend attention

surface corrosion, sill panels

Pass 17 Jun 2021 147,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 147,300 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 147,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 142,142 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 136,262 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 135,924 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 132,126 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 131,423 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 131,192 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 130,424 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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C289 NVV is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in Gold with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C289 NVV, 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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C289 NVV is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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