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B293 OPA

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,026 mi
Last recorded96,026 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB293 OPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 96,026 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 96,021 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,997 miles

Steering component deformed but serviceable mounting bushes (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 95,996 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering component deformed but serviceable mounting bushes (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 95,973 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,421 miles

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

Nearside Door mirror glass slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 95,421 miles

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

Nearside Door mirror glass slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 94,755 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 94,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,552 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 94,552 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 94,243 miles

Both outer sills corroding.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,243 miles

Both outer sills corroding.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,170 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,161 miles

Main beam warning light not working

Rear coolant hoses collapsed

Fail 26 Jun 2012 93,160 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam warning light not working

Rear coolant hoses collapsed

Pass 25 Aug 2010 90,197 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 79,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 70,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower reading on o/s/r parking brake

Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower reading on o/s/r parking brake

Pass 21 Dec 2006 61,113 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 56,132 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 56,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B293 OPA is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B293 OPA, 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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B293 OPA is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 June 1985.

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