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C407 ERJ

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

71,687 mi
Last recorded71,687 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC407 ERJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 71,687 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 71,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 71,687 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,687 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 71,687 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,687 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 71,687 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 71,687 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,687 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,687 miles

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

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

engine coolant temperature gauge inoperative

heater/demist fan inoperative

Fail 14 Jun 2017 71,687 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

engine coolant temperature gauge inoperative

heater/demist fan inoperative

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,688 miles

Both windscreen wipers getting poor.

Front all steering rack bushes perished

Nearside Front tyre going out of shape

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front wheel has slight restricted movement

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre going out of shape

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2016 71,688 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front all steering rack bushes perished

Front unable to fully check wiper condition due to washers not working

Nearside Front tyre going out of shape

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front wheel has slight restricted movement

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre going out of shape

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some under body corrosion

unable to inspect brake fluid due to cove fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,687 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 71,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,687 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,687 miles

Poor operation of instrument panel lights.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,687 miles

n/s & o/s rear outer steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/f brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,687 miles

Instrument panel lights inoperative.

Offside front bumper end cap cracked.

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 71,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,687 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 71,687 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,687 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,689 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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C407 ERJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 74,141 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C407 ERJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C407 ERJ?

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What year was C407 ERJ registered?

C407 ERJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C407 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C407 ERJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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