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B276 BMF

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,024 mi
Last recorded12,024 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB276 BMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 12,024 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 58 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 40 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,908 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,090 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 96,216 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,216 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,605 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,284 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 91,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,250 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,407 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 88,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 87,726 miles

nearside rear bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,896 miles

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

steering rack mounting rubbers slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2007 882,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 80,140 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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B276 BMF 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 81.8%.

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 B276 BMF, 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 B276 BMF registered?

B276 BMF is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is B276 BMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B276 BMF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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