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B264 GTN

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,816 mi
Last recorded112,816 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB264 GTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 112,816 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 17 Jun 2023 112,599 miles

o/s doorstep corroded

play in n/s rack end

Fail 17 Jun 2023 112,599 miles

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

o/s doorstep corroded

play in n/s rack end

Pass 23 Apr 2022 108,987 miles

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

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

o/s doorstep corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2022 108,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s doorstep corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 108,961 miles

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

Nearside Front backplate corroded

Nearside Front wheelarch corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front backplate missing

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp dim

Pass 11 May 2020 108,961 miles

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front back plate missing

Offside headlamp dim

Pass 7 May 2019 108,961 miles

Nearside Front backplate corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front backplate missing

Pass 12 May 2018 108,961 miles

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front back plate missing

Pass 12 May 2017 108,253 miles

both front back plates corroded

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 106,600 miles

both front back plates corroded

nearside and offside front floor corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 105,464 miles

both front back plates corroded

nearside front and offside front floor corroded

screen cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2015 105,464 miles

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

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

both front back plates corroded

nearside front and offside front floor corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 105,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front back plates corroded

screen cracked on offside

Pass 9 May 2013 104,932 miles

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

both front brake back plates corroded

both rear back plates corroded

screen cracked at offside front

Fail 8 May 2013 104,932 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake back plates corroded

screen cracked at offside front

Pass 12 May 2012 103,191 miles

nearside front back plate corroded

offside front back plate missing

offside front windscreen corner cracked

Fail 10 May 2012 103,190 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front back plate corroded

offside front back plate missing

offside front windscreen corner cracked

Pass 11 May 2011 101,273 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 99,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 99,627 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 97,957 miles

nearside front flexible brake hose routed wrong very close to tyre lock to lock

Pass 21 May 2007 94,149 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 94,139 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 90,652 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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B264 GTN is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B264 GTN, 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 B264 GTN registered?

B264 GTN is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 February 1985.

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