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B324 JAL

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,141 mi
Last recorded60,141 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB324 JAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 60,141 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,892 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 59,165 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 59,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hazard warning lights not working near side

Pass 6 May 2021 58,517 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,898 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,871 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,755 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,667 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f sill steps corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,645 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,645 miles

All position lamps not working ALL NOT WORKING (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,817 miles

exhaust noisy,ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,621 miles

corrosion to brake discs,coilsprings,sills,oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,010 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,113 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 47,113 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,533 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,485 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 43,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Minor play in both front bottom ball joints

Minor play in both rear wheel bearings

O/S outer sill corroded, but not within 30cm of any load bearing mounting point

O/S/R tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,858 miles

nearside front tyre perished and split on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,967 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,497 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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B324 JAL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B324 JAL, 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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B324 JAL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B324 JAL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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