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B114 EFL

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,791 mi
Last recorded91,791 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB114 EFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,685 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 88,672 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Corrosion on body, on suspension components and in prescribed areas

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,548 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 88,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill adjacent rear arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill adjacent rear arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,118 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 87,359 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,573 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,469 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 83,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 80,975 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,710 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 78,705 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,791 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 74,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 71,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

os outer sill corroded in non perscribed area

Fail 2 Oct 2007 71,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

os outer sill corroded in non perscribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,605 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns flexi fuel pipe perished

os door step corroded

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2006 70,589 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

flexi fuel pipes perished

os door step corroded

os front mud flap insecure

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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B114 EFL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 57,385 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B114 EFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B114 EFL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 April 1985.

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