1986 Volkswagen Caravan 1.9L Petrol · C814 CPW
1986 Volkswagen Caravan (1.9L, petrol). First registered 17 May 1986. Recorded mileage 70,598 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C814 CPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 70,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C814 CPW 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 Caravan (C814 CPW) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 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 (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack”; “Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings mounting bush worn allo”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm has a hole next to outer mounting bush (5.3.3 (”.
C814 CPW Mileage History
- 08/03/202467,814 mi
- 31/03/202569,081 mi+1,267 mi
- 09/04/202569,084 mi+3 mi
- 31/03/202670,586 mi+1,502 mi
- 03/07/202670,598 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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