1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · C214 FYD
1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1986. Recorded mileage 92,398 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C214 FYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 92,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C214 FYD 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 (C214 FYD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 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: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
C214 FYD Mileage History
- 24/10/202390,124 mi
- 27/10/202390,124 mi
- 09/10/202491,215 mi+1,091 mi
- 13/11/202491,266 mi+51 mi
- 08/10/202592,398 mi+1,132 mi
Average of roughly 1,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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