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B161 XHG

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

6,214 mi
Last recorded6,214 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 6,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 6,212 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Next to rear arm mount bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door step which next to front chassis frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Next to rear arm mount bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 4,535 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 4,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point hold (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seat belt anchor hold (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point hold (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure both cables (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides no readings (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 2,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 25,556 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 25,555 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 2,048 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 1,095 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 1,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

main beam tell tale light inoperative.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 1,000 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 584 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 584 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 99,609 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,506 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to the o.s.outer sill and lower body which may require attention soon to prevent the formation of exposed jagged edges.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,710 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 94,409 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 92,970 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 91,707 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 91,702 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 89,331 miles

exhaust leakihn slightly will need attention in the near future

Pass 31 Jan 2008 7,219 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 7,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 84,612 miles

Corrosion on both nearside & offside inner rear quarter panels.

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 82,515 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 XHG is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

B161 XHG is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 February 1985.

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The MOT history for B161 XHG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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