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C899 PNV

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,886 mi
Last recorded82,886 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC899 PNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,886 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking Pipe burst (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2015 81,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jul 2014 142,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 73,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear arch corroded/holed

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,568 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside/offside rear floor/archs corroded.holed.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 65,568 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside/offside rear floor/archs corroded.holed.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 109,809 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes.

slight corrosion/holes to rear inner wheel archs,

Pass 15 Jul 2008 109,859 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 109,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 109,859 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 109,858 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 109,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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C899 PNV is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 C899 PNV, 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 C899 PNV registered?

C899 PNV is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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