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C4 MPF

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,940 mi
Last recorded105,940 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 MPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 105,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 105,926 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,480 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,235 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 98,993 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,588 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 94,161 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 93,405 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 93,405 miles

Fuel pipe leaking REPLACE FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,776 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 92,776 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 92,409 miles

EMISSIONS JUST IN LIMITS

Fail 17 Mar 2016 92,409 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 92,293 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 92,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine misfire.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,157 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condensation n/s headlight.

Fail 23 Mar 2013 92,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condensation n/s headlight.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 893,389 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 893,382 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 87,161 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 87,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 84,534 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 80,030 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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C4 MPF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,715cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 99,479 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 C4 MPF, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C4 MPF registered?

C4 MPF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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