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C932 VGW

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,969 mi
Last recorded56,969 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC932 VGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 56,969 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 56,919 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 56,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 56,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,765 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,666 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 56,661 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foot well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,026 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,908 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Rear service brake efforts low

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 May 2015 55,229 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 54,848 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake hose very close to fouling on suspension leg on locks

Pass 31 May 2013 53,821 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler neck hose perishing

offside front chissis/inner wing corroded under servo

Fail 24 May 2013 53,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drive belt slipping

fuel filler neck hose perishing

offside front chissis/inner wing corroded under servo

Pass 31 May 2012 53,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 52,624 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 52,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,176 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,734 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2006 48,806 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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C932 VGW is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C932 VGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C932 VGW registered?

C932 VGW is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 October 1986.

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