1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D802 CAJ
1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 93,167 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D802 CAJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 93,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D802 CAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (D802 CAJ) between July 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (34 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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 Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
D802 CAJ Mileage History
- 20/07/200678,746 mi
- 22/07/200678,746 mi
- 19/07/200780,769 mi+2,023 mi
- 22/07/200882,130 mi+1,361 mi
- 07/07/200983,299 mi+1,169 mi
- 28/06/201084,406 mi+1,107 mi
- 07/07/201185,273 mi+867 mi
- 17/07/201286,053 mi+780 mi
- 17/07/201366,588 mi-19,465 mi
- 18/07/201366,588 mi
- 17/07/201487,344 mi+20,756 mi
- 16/07/201588,795 mi+1,451 mi
- 20/07/201588,295 mi-500 mi
- 14/07/201688,948 mi+653 mi
- 24/07/201789,609 mi+661 mi
- 09/10/201789,612 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/201890,315 mi+703 mi
- 03/10/201990,810 mi+495 mi
- 10/09/202091,147 mi+337 mi
- 06/10/202191,842 mi+695 mi
- 02/11/202292,475 mi+633 mi
- 27/10/202392,850 mi+375 mi
- 08/11/202392,850 mi
- 08/11/202493,166 mi+316 mi
- 26/09/202593,167 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 752 miles per year across 25 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: Poor
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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