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C28 ORB

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

29,530 mi
Last recorded29,530 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle59,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 ORB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2023 29,530 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated by drivers step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer swing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe. exhaust flange bolt broken in head (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear floor corroded . holed

Pass 5 May 2022 29,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 29,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 28,299 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 27,623 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in grease (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap missing

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 27,623 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in grease (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Offside & Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap missing

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 27,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom of B post/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch above suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill under front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

body corrosion present

fuel filler neck rubber perished

large amounts of under vehicle corrosion present

nearside rear bumper corner missing

Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion on body & underside of vehicle

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brakes require attention & adjustment

Pass 15 Feb 2017 22,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 22,436 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,865 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 15,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 15,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 15,194 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 13,677 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 13,404 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,083 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 12,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 4,128 miles

Front brake pipe bradket corroded slightly.

N/S front wiper blade deteriorated slightly.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 4,127 miles

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

Front brake pipe bradket corroded slightly.

N/S front wiper blade deteriorated slightly.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 3,686 miles

(5) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

(6) Front No plate damaged slightly.

(6) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(6) Offside headlamp deteriorated slightly.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 2,599 miles

(7) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(7) Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 811 miles

(7) Both rear wheel bearings worn slightly.

(7) Exhaust corroded slightly.

(7) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

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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C28 ORB is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C28 ORB, 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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C28 ORB is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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