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B322 YAE

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,984 mi
Last recorded74,984 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB322 YAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 74,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,374 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,730 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,738 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 70,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,501 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,748 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,766 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,256 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,997 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,079 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,868 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 50,810 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,198 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 50,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,829 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 49,829 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,262 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 49,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,360 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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B322 YAE is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B322 YAE, 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 B322 YAE registered?

B322 YAE is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B322 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B322 YAE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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