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B267 WTA

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,815 mi
Last recorded20,815 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB267 WTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 20,815 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 20,275 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 19,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear union to offside rear flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 19,460 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 18,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 18,451 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 18,451 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 17,732 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 17,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 16,960 miles

front flexi hose ferrules poor condition and hoses starting to perish

fuel pipe in centre of vehicle(next to fuel filter ) damp advise replacement

Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,418 miles

front brake hoses poor condition and ferrules corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 15,394 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at rear as marked (7.2.3)

front brake hoses poor condition and ferrules corroded

n/s/f roll bar link fitted wrong way around !!

Pass 27 May 2016 14,234 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 18 May 2016 14,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 20 May 2015 13,164 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 12,040 miles

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 11,046 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 96,120 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 96,120 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,819 miles

NSf and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 8,819 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

NSf and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 6,226 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 1,152 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 609 miles

front brake hoses perished

front try rod rubbers perished starting to crack

Fail 28 Apr 2008 609 miles

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

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

front brake hoses perished

front try rod rubbers perished starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 97,845 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,229 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 95,229 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perrishing

o/s outer sill rusting

rear tyres 2-3mm

slight play n/s/r hub

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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B267 WTA is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B267 WTA, 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 B267 WTA registered?

B267 WTA is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 May 1985.

Is B267 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B267 WTA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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