Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · C146 KGS

C146 KGS

1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 27/06/1986. Recorded mileage 68,360 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin
1986 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
68,360 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/02/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
1915cc

C146 KGS Key Findings

  • 36 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
  • 68,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 16 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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C146 KGS Mileage History

  1. 24/05/200694,431 mi
  2. 29/05/200799,383 mi+4,952 mi
  3. 31/05/200799,385 mi+2 mi
  4. 31/05/200799,385 mi
  5. 06/05/200847,828 mi-51,557 mi
  6. 09/05/200847,830 mi+2 mi
  7. 12/05/20099,173 mi-38,657 mi
  8. 12/05/20099,173 mi
  9. 23/04/201014,650 mi+5,477 mi
  10. 19/05/201118,593 mi+3,943 mi
  11. 16/06/201222,766 mi+4,173 mi
  12. 22/07/201330,857 mi+8,091 mi
  13. 23/07/201330,857 mi
  14. 22/07/201436,632 mi+5,775 mi
  15. 24/07/201436,633 mi+1 mi
  16. 09/07/201542,984 mi+6,351 mi
  17. 10/07/201542,984 mi
  18. 15/07/201648,753 km
  19. 19/07/201648,755 mi
  20. 20/07/201754,419 mi+5,664 mi
  21. 21/07/201754,420 mi+1 mi
  22. 17/07/201855,445 mi+1,025 mi
  23. 18/07/201855,447 mi+2 mi
  24. 30/07/201957,074 mi+1,627 mi
  25. 05/08/201957,076 mi+2 mi
  26. 29/07/202058,174 mi+1,098 mi
  27. 27/08/202058,192 mi+18 mi
  28. 01/09/202159,438 mi+1,246 mi
  29. 01/09/202159,438 mi
  30. 31/08/202259,985 mi+547 mi
  31. 31/08/202259,985 mi
  32. 31/08/202362,447 mi+2,462 mi
  33. 20/09/202362,448 mi+1 mi
  34. 20/02/202562,538 mi+90 mi
  35. 02/02/202668,358 mi+5,820 mi
  36. 05/02/202668,360 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly -1,323 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

C146 KGS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 17:32
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

36 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (C146 KGS) between May 2006 and February 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 16 failures.

The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 71 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.

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