1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · C224 BPX
1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 39,969 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2019.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Oct 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C224 BPX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2018
- 39,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C224 BPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (C224 BPX) between April 2006 and July 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
C224 BPX Mileage History
- 26/04/200618,614 mi
- 15/05/200718,789 mi+175 mi
- 25/05/200718,789 mi
- 14/05/200820,271 mi+1,482 mi
- 29/05/200820,384 mi+113 mi
- 19/05/2009214,521 mi+194,137 mi
- 19/05/2009214,521 mi
- 14/06/201021,906 mi-192,615 mi
- 21/06/201021,908 mi+2 mi
- 14/07/201123,707 mi+1,799 mi
- 14/07/201123,707 mi
- 31/07/2012246,505 mi+222,798 mi
- 01/07/201326,711 mi-219,794 mi
- 05/07/201427,784 mi+1,073 mi
- 27/07/201530,298 mi+2,514 mi
- 27/07/201530,298 mi
- 15/07/201632,951 mi+2,653 mi
- 22/07/201735,295 mi+2,344 mi
- 05/07/201839,969 mi+4,674 mi
- 27/07/201839,969 mi
Average of roughly 1,743 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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