1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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.
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C146 KGS Mileage History
- 24/05/200694,431 mi
- 29/05/200799,383 mi+4,952 mi
- 31/05/200799,385 mi+2 mi
- 31/05/200799,385 mi
- 06/05/200847,828 mi-51,557 mi
- 09/05/200847,830 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/20099,173 mi-38,657 mi
- 12/05/20099,173 mi
- 23/04/201014,650 mi+5,477 mi
- 19/05/201118,593 mi+3,943 mi
- 16/06/201222,766 mi+4,173 mi
- 22/07/201330,857 mi+8,091 mi
- 23/07/201330,857 mi
- 22/07/201436,632 mi+5,775 mi
- 24/07/201436,633 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/201542,984 mi+6,351 mi
- 10/07/201542,984 mi
- 15/07/201648,753 km
- 19/07/201648,755 mi
- 20/07/201754,419 mi+5,664 mi
- 21/07/201754,420 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/201855,445 mi+1,025 mi
- 18/07/201855,447 mi+2 mi
- 30/07/201957,074 mi+1,627 mi
- 05/08/201957,076 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/202058,174 mi+1,098 mi
- 27/08/202058,192 mi+18 mi
- 01/09/202159,438 mi+1,246 mi
- 01/09/202159,438 mi
- 31/08/202259,985 mi+547 mi
- 31/08/202259,985 mi
- 31/08/202362,447 mi+2,462 mi
- 20/09/202362,448 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/202562,538 mi+90 mi
- 02/02/202668,358 mi+5,820 mi
- 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
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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