1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Diesel · D700 PKX
1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 131,155 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D700 PKX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 131,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D700 PKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (D700 PKX) between August 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
D700 PKX Mileage History
- 24/08/200792,137 mi
- 03/09/200792,139 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/200894,899 mi+2,760 mi
- 19/08/200894,941 mi+42 mi
- 27/08/200999,278 mi+4,337 mi
- 31/08/2010103,566 mi+4,288 mi
- 23/08/2011108,233 mi+4,667 mi
- 06/07/2013110,289 mi+2,056 mi
- 27/09/2014116,074 mi+5,785 mi
- 22/09/2015118,257 mi+2,183 mi
- 20/09/2016120,216 mi+1,959 mi
- 31/03/2018122,624 mi+2,408 mi
- 21/03/2019124,877 mi+2,253 mi
- 21/03/2019124,877 mi
- 21/09/2020128,404 mi+3,527 mi
- 18/12/2020128,419 mi+15 mi
- 06/04/2022129,677 mi+1,258 mi
- 03/04/2023130,442 mi+765 mi
- 18/04/2024130,817 mi+375 mi
- 18/04/2024130,817 mi
- 09/04/2025130,947 mi+130 mi
- 13/07/2026131,155 mi+208 mi
Average of roughly 2,066 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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