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B225 ACK

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,582 mi
Last recorded48,582 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB225 ACK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 48,582 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 47,673 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,641 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 47,641 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 46,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 46,696 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,572 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 46,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,403 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 45,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorating(small cracks).

Fail 7 Dec 2013 45,773 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorating,(small cracks),

Fail 2 Dec 2013 45,765 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorating,(small cracks),

Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,607 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 40,607 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 37,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,786 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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B225 ACK is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B225 ACK, 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 B225 ACK registered?

B225 ACK is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B225 ACK safe to buy?

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