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B161 CNY

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,458 mi
Last recorded26,458 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB161 CNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 26,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 24,905 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 24,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 21,714 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 20,687 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 beside gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 20,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded but not structural

Pass 5 May 2017 19,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded but not structural

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 18,851 miles

Offside rear inner wheel arch area corroded but not structural

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear coolant pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 18,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear inner wheel arch area corroded but not structural

coolant leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 17,860 miles

metal coolant pipes corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch area corroded but not structural.

Fail 8 May 2015 17,858 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

metal coolant pipes corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch area corroded but not structural.

Pass 16 May 2014 16,968 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 May 2014 16,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

charging warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,356 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake disc's are rusty

hole in offside rear wheelarch not within anything structeral

Fail 7 Sep 2011 16,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake disc's are rusty

hole in offside rear wheelarch not within anything structeral

Pass 15 May 2008 15,213 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,349 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 12,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 May 2005 10,142 miles

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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B161 CNY is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B161 CNY, 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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What year was B161 CNY registered?

B161 CNY is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B161 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B161 CNY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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