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C737 CPO

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

281,071 mi
Last recorded281,071 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC737 CPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 281,071 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 281,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 280,971 miles

Nearside Front jacking point holed but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 280,888 miles

Nearside Front jacking point holed but not within a prescribed area.

both rear tyres on 3 mm.

Fail 11 Jul 2022 280,873 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached front of arm corroded and rusted broken away from bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking point holed but not within a prescribed area.

both rear tyres on 3 mm.

Pass 16 Jul 2021 280,734 miles

Nearside Front under side by jacking point holed. but not within a prescribed area.

both rear tyres on 3 mm.

Fail 12 Jul 2021 280,720 miles

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

Nearside Front under side by jacking point holed. but not within a prescribed area.

both rear tyres on 3 mm.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 280,705 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration lamps have a product on the lens limiting light output.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 279,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 279,814 miles

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filters (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 277,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 266,352 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 260,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 250,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 242,498 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 234,127 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 228,599 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 221,377 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 215,259 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 215,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 206,070 miles

slight surface corrossion to offside rear inner arch but n ot within presribed areas

Pass 12 Apr 2007 204,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 203,273 miles

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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C737 CPO is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C737 CPO, 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

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What year was C737 CPO registered?

C737 CPO is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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