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C558 CFG

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

247,946 mi
Last recorded247,946 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC558 CFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 247,946 miles

near side front floor area rusted through in some areas

off side and near side roof gutters badly rusting

Fail 27 Jul 2026 247,941 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of near side sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

near side front floor area rusted through in some areas

off side and near side roof gutters badly rusting

Pass 6 May 2025 246,987 miles

front of near side front inner wheel arch / floor area rusted through

off side and near side roof gutter areas badly rusting and close to seat belt top mounts

Pass 2 May 2024 246,674 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 244,608 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 244,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 242,733 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 240,470 miles

corrosion to front sills

Pass 27 Jun 2019 236,823 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion to inner sill

Pass 14 Aug 2018 234,312 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 230,593 miles

Rear floor / engine bay area corroding outside of prescribed area

Pass 8 Aug 2016 228,671 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 226,837 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2015 226,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2014 226,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 226,412 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 226,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 226,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to see front pads

Pass 9 May 2011 225,599 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 224,603 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 224,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 223,159 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper blade,s detorating

corrision underside of vechile

handbrake lever getting high

Fail 23 Jun 2009 223,159 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper blade,s detorating

corrision underside of vechile

handbrake lever getting high

Fail 1 Jun 2009 223,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch/door step

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheela rches by top shock mounts

handbrake travel high

oil leak

play in all wheel bearings

slight corrosion to inner wheel arch/wheel arch/floor pans

stickers behind wing mirror

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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C558 CFG is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C558 CFG, 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.

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What year was C558 CFG registered?

C558 CFG is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C558 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C558 CFG shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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