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B213 ECV

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

28,584 mi
Last recorded28,584 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB213 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 28,584 miles

under side wax oiled

Pass 27 Mar 2024 25,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VERY HEAVY UNDER SEALED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,056 miles

OSF wheel bearing play

Underside coated

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2022 24,481 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened frictyion surfaces corroded (lack of use?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside has been heavily coated with rustproofing

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF And OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 24,056 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill by area arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill by area arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 23,691 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 23,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. loe readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill ends poor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 23,046 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. loe readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill ends poor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 22,224 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 15 Feb 2018 22,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,834 miles

Nearside plate light dull

Fail 31 Jan 2017 20,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside plate light dull

Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,684 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 20,682 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,562 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 205,626 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,212 miles

cracking to o/s/f tyre

o/s headlight beam image low, damp in headlight unit

Fail 20 Feb 2013 20,153 miles

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

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

o/s headlight image low

Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,153 miles

o/s headlight image low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,917 miles

light corrosion by o/s engine bay

light corrosion to o/s and n/s front brake back plates

light corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,645 miles

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

n/s front brake hose close to tyre on lock to lock

Pass 4 Feb 2010 17,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 172,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear and offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Suspension components corroded

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 19 Feb 2009 172,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear and offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Suspension components corroded

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2008 151,750 miles

Both nearside brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Oil leak

Play in steering rack bushes

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Feb 2008 151,750 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both nearside brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Oil leak

Play in steering rack bushes

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Feb 2007 138,965 miles

Same as previous vt32

Fail 16 Feb 2007 138,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Advise front anti roll bar link arm bushes deteriorated

Advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Advise slight play in steering rack

Advise underside of vehicle has been completely undersealed

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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B213 ECV is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 B213 ECV, 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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B213 ECV is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 March 1985.

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