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B264 SJT

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB264 SJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 99,568 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 94,507 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 94,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to floor midway down OS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,179 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 94,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,339 miles

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

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion

o/s outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,848 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,303 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f door step holed not in prescribed area

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 88,674 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,228 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 87,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 84,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 82,392 miles

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

coolant pipes heavily corroded

hand brake lever has excessive travel

suspension heavily corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

coolant pipes heavily corroded

hand brake lever has excessive travel

suspension heavily corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,944 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 81,944 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 80,098 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 80,098 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play at both rear hubs also excesive travel with hand brake lever

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,783 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 SJT is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SJT, 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 SJT registered?

B264 SJT is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 February 1985.

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