1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D992 AFH
1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1986. Recorded mileage 39,671 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D992 AFH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2019
- 39,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D992 AFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (D992 AFH) between April 2006 and March 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
D992 AFH Mileage History
- 19/04/20068,620 mi
- 19/04/200712,814 mi+4,194 mi
- 20/04/200712,814 mi
- 17/04/2008167,816 mi+155,002 mi
- 17/04/2008167,816 mi
- 22/04/200919,788 mi-148,028 mi
- 23/04/200919,788 mi
- 27/04/201023,685 mi+3,897 mi
- 27/04/201023,686 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/201126,998 mi+3,312 mi
- 30/09/201126,998 mi
- 22/09/201229,844 mi+2,846 mi
- 22/09/201229,844 mi
- 21/09/201332,141 mi+2,297 mi
- 21/09/201332,141 mi
- 20/09/201433,583 mi+1,442 mi
- 27/09/201433,595 mi+12 mi
- 19/09/201534,564 mi+969 mi
- 17/09/201635,459 mi+895 mi
- 16/10/201738,758 mi+3,299 mi
- 16/10/201738,758 mi
- 30/03/201939,671 mi+913 mi
- 30/03/201939,671 mi
Average of roughly 2,399 miles per year across 23 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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