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B277 BMF

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB277 BMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 97,837 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 97,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 97,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 93,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 91,748 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 90,084 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 88,833 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 87,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,938 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 83,935 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 81,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2014 81,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 81,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,575 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,397 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 73,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 72,395 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 70,980 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 70,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2006 69,750 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 69,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B277 BMF is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B277 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 B277 BMF registered?

B277 BMF is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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