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B190 RRT

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Lpg 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,531 mi
Last recorded186,531 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB190 RRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 186,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 183,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside exhaust clamp corroded

offside front brake back plate corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 182,655 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip (1.1.2 (c))

exhaust offside clamp corroded

offside front brake back plate corroded

rear bumper corroded on the offside

rear valance corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 181,292 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front foot wells corroded

nearside rear bumper corroded

offside rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 179,951 miles

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

both front and rear lower wells corroded

offside rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 179,951 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front and rear lower wells corroded

offside rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 178,116 miles

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

both front foot wells corroded

nearside exhaust clamp missing

rear valance corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 178,113 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front foot wells corroded

nearside exhaust clamp missing

rear valance corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 174,087 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread getting low on the outter edge

nearside rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 170,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 170,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f headlight aim not tested

Pass 11 May 2012 166,869 miles

slight judder on rear brakes

corrosion outside of perscribed area (nsr, osf ,osr)

flexi brake pipe crimped ends are starting to rust

front screen is dirty

metal brake pipes are starting to rust

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 May 2012 166,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak

corrosion outside of perscribed area (nsr, osf ,osr)

flexi brake pipe crimped ends are starting to rust

front screen is dirty

metal brake pipes are starting to rust

slight judder on rear brakes

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2010 163,477 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 156,421 miles

holl outer skin near side sill

Pass 18 Nov 2008 151,120 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 151,120 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 145,819 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine runs poorly

Pass 20 Nov 2006 142,164 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild brocken

Pass 21 Nov 2005 141,740 miles

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

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

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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B190 RRT is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B190 RRT, 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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B190 RRT is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 May 1985.

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