1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.6L Diesel · C137 JGL
1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 395,043 km. MOT valid until 30/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 395,043 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1600cc
C137 JGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 395,043 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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C137 JGL Odometer History
- 26/10/2022395,047 km
- 18/10/2023395,043 km-4 km
- 18/10/2023395,043 km
- 31/10/2024395,043 km
- 30/10/2025395,043 km
Average of roughly -1 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C137 JGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (C137 JGL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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