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VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE1986 · 1.9L PETROL

D992 AFH

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for D992 AFH: 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE (WHITE, PETROL). Mileage: 39,671. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 29/03/2020
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/12/2020
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1986
Engine
1915cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle has a MOT history showing mixed results, with the most recent recorded test on 2019-03-30. At that time, the vehicle had 39,671 miles, matching its current recorded mileage. The same date includes both a “PASSED” and “FAILED” MOT, indicating potential repair work between assessments. The failed entry lists multiple critical issues: non-functional horn, headlamps, suspension arm ball joint wear, and tyre defects. These suggest ongoing mechanical and electrical degradation. Recurring problems include suspension component wear, particularly the offside front upper suspension arm ball joint, which was noted in 2019 and 2016. Tyre issues also persist, with worn tyres and ply exposure recorded in 2017 and 2019. Electrical faults, such as non-working headlamps and a failed horn, highlight potential wiring or connection problems. While the 2017 “PASSED” MOT had no defects, the 2019 failures indicate a worsening trend in safety-critical systems. The vehicle’s low mileage of 39,671 miles (about 992 miles per year) suggests minimal use or long periods of inactivity.

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50
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/4/2026, 3:16:07 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle has a MOT history showing mixed results, with the most recent recorded test on 2019-03-30. At that time, the vehicle had 39,671 miles, matching its current recorded mileage. The same date includes both a “PASSED” and “FAILED” MOT, indicating potential repair work between assessments. The failed entry lists multiple critical issues: non-functional horn, headlamps, suspension arm ball joint wear, and tyre defects. These suggest ongoing mechanical and electrical degradation. Recurring problems include suspension component wear, particularly the offside front upper suspension arm ball joint, which was noted in 2019 and 2016. Tyre issues also persist, with worn tyres and ply exposure recorded in 2017 and 2019. Electrical faults, such as non-working headlamps and a failed horn, highlight potential wiring or connection problems. While the 2017 “PASSED” MOT had no defects, the 2019 failures indicate a worsening trend in safety-critical systems. The vehicle’s low mileage of 39,671 miles (about 992 miles per year) suggests minimal use or long periods of inactivity.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Volkswagen Caravelle (D992 AFH) from 1986 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2016 and March 2019.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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