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B279 BMF

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,309 mi
Last recorded44,309 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB279 BMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 44,309 miles

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

Vehicle has under body corrosion, heavy in some areas but still solid at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2024 44,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member strengthening plate (marked in chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (marked in chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill by jacking point (marked in chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member strengthening plate (marked in chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (marked in chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & some cuts in tyre also, 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & some cuts in tyre also. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Vehicle has under body corrosion, heavy in some areas but still solid at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2023 42,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 39,629 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 38,708 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 38,705 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold front and rear (bolt missing on rear) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 34,470 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 31,926 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splits in inner side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,858 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner tyre walls

Fail 3 Apr 2017 28,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired lower arm bolt (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on inner tyre walls

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,982 miles

Front brake pipe clips missing pipes still secure

Front wiper blades split

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front washer jet not working

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

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,632 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Fail 9 Apr 2015 24,629 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,603 miles

both front tyre worn on inner an outer edge

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,836 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 18,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 17,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 16,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,983 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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B279 BMF is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B279 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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B279 BMF is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 March 1985.

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