1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · C986 HHB
1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 1986. Recorded mileage 24,760 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C986 HHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
- 24,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C986 HHB 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 (C986 HHB) between August 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 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: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking nut missing (2.1.3 (d))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to vehilce cutting out unable to restart (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to vehilce cutting out unable to restart (1.2.1 (g))”.
C986 HHB Mileage History
- 31/08/202221,951 mi
- 23/02/202322,742 mi+791 mi
- 06/03/202424,750 mi+2,008 mi
- 21/03/202424,754 mi+4 mi
- 02/04/202424,760 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,769 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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