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C3 OCO

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

68,437 mi
Last recorded68,437 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 OCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,437 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 67,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,146 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,694 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 60,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 58,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 56,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 56,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 53,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slight perishing

Pass 17 May 2017 51,686 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 49,580 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle damaged but still operational

slight bind to both rear brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 48,955 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 12 May 2014 48,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 14 May 2013 48,881 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN IN A POOR CONDITION.

water & condensation in both front headlights & beam patterns poor

Fail 7 May 2013 48,864 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

water & condensation in both front headlights & beam patterns poor

Pass 15 May 2012 48,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 11 May 2012 48,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,460 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,288 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 48,277 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2009 46,724 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 46,724 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both Front Tyres Cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2008 44,624 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 44,624 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,546 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2006 43,982 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 43,982 miles

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

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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C3 OCO is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 110,468 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 C3 OCO, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 OCO registered?

C3 OCO is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 September 1988.

Is C3 OCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 OCO shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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