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B298 GNU

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,377 mi
Last recorded16,377 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB298 GNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 16,377 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 15,317 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 13,397 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HOWEVER NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 28 Jul 2016 11,708 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 10,335 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 7,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,733 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 5,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,461 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 787 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 787 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,138 miles

All tyres are cracking round the tread!!!!!

Fail 18 Aug 2010 97,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

All tyres are cracking round the tread!!!!!

Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,997 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,031 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 95,011 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2006 93,991 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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B298 GNU is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B298 GNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B298 GNU registered?

B298 GNU is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B298 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B298 GNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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