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B306 TEL

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,331 mi
Last recorded79,331 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB306 TEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 79,302 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 77,787 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 77,653 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above heat pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside small rust holes in sill,

Pass 17 May 2018 76,652 miles

All four road tyres are perished and are splitting.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside outer sill weak with corrosion.

Parking brake effort close to minimum.

Very long travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

STEERING RACK BUSHES ARE WORN

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,836 miles

ALL FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,633 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,149 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,944 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Nearside front shock absorber weaping oil indicating that the unit is starting to fail.

Underside fuel hoses are perished and splitting.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,972 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advanced play osf lower ball joint

hand brake only just passed

heavy rust to across front brake pipe, unable to see all

idle speed eratic

nsr brake binding on slightly

unable to check/see brake fluid

unable to see front pads

Pass 17 May 2010 65,548 miles

both rear tyres close to limit.....

front brake pads not visable.....

front number plate damaged.....

n/s/f brake hose damaged , advise replacement.....

o//s/r tyre under inflated.....

wipers smear...

Pass 13 May 2009 64,578 miles

front brake pads not visable.....

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,719 miles

advise brake inspection.....

light under body corrosion.....

n/s seat belt twisted...

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit.....

rear brake hose ferules corroding

wet test.......

Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,180 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,356 miles

windscreen damage not excessive.

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 TEL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B306 TEL, 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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B306 TEL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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