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B180 EMW

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

17,619 mi
Last recorded17,619 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB180 EMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 17,619 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 17,616 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 16,213 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 15,359 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 14,109 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arches offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight movement in front seat swivel bases

Pass 6 Oct 2020 11,064 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill and nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight movement in front seat swivel bases

Fail 6 Oct 2020 11,064 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill and nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight movement in front seat swivel bases

Pass 8 Oct 2019 10,045 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill and nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight movement in front seat swivel bases

Pass 12 Oct 2018 9,078 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 90,786 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.4.3 (b))

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 7,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 7,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 5,556 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 5,556 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 3,720 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 3,720 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 2,151 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 2,151 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 447 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 436 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,699 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 95,765 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 95,212 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 94,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 93,170 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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B180 EMW is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B180 EMW, 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 B180 EMW registered?

B180 EMW is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 February 1985.

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