1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · C142 FKP
1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1986. Recorded mileage 42,700 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,700 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
C142 FKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 42,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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C142 FKP Mileage History
- 05/01/202337,364 mi
- 24/04/202438,621 mi+1,257 mi
- 29/04/202438,621 mi
- 02/06/202542,700 mi+4,079 mi
- 02/06/202542,700 mi
Average of roughly 2,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C142 FKP 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 (C142 FKP) between January 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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