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B139 XYX

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

26,802 mi
Last recorded26,802 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB139 XYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 26,802 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear cracked in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 May 2016 26,522 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2015 26,414 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 26,394 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 26,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,003 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,003 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,742 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,329 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 20,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 15,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,419 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 12,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 8,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 8,712 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 4,876 miles

tront no plate fading

Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,983 miles

front brake s slightley out off balance

n/s/f bumper end cap missing (BUT NOT SHARPE EDGE)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 97,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake s slightley out off balance

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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B139 XYX is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B139 XYX, 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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B139 XYX is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 April 1985.

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