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B306 EUK

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,866 mi
Last recorded151,866 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB306 EUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 151,866 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 151,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear cv gaitor split

Fail 27 Aug 2009 151,853 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 151,491 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 151,489 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Coolant leak

both rear bump stops broken off

Pass 31 May 2007 150,472 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 149,671 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 149,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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B306 EUK is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B306 EUK, 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 B306 EUK registered?

B306 EUK is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is B306 EUK safe to buy?

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