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C416 SFE

1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,889 mi
Last recorded81,889 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan64,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC416 SFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 81,889 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 81,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 81,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 81,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

slight play in o/s and n/s front king pins

Pass 24 Jun 2022 80,912 miles

Nearside Front king pin has play

Fail 20 Jun 2022 80,912 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front king pin has play

Pass 14 Jun 2021 80,837 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 80,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 80,274 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 80,274 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,704 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 79,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

both front king pins have slight play

both rear leaf springs have surface corrosion

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

brake load sensing valve operation stiff

clutch noisy

exhaust supports in poor condition

front of cab corroded

rear axel has surface corrosion

starter motor insecure

wipers smearing

Fail 1 Jun 2017 77,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

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

both front king pins have slight play

both rear leaf springs have surface corrosion

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

brake load sensing valve operation stiff

clutch noisy

exhaust supports in poor condition

front of cab corroded

rear axel has surface corrosion

starter motor insecure

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,003 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

water tank insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

water tank insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,993 miles

nearside rear inner tyre perrished

water tank insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2014 74,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear inner tyre perrished

rear exhaust cracked

water tank insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2007 74,874 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 74,874 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 73,734 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2006 73,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

rear brakes low

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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C416 SFE is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 64,269 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C416 SFE, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C416 SFE registered?

C416 SFE is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C416 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C416 SFE shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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