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B331 FRP

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

195,932 mi
Last recorded195,932 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB331 FRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 195,932 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 195,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 190,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 17,835 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 17,830 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 17,830 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 17,830 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 17,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 17,830 miles

Tailgate rear bumper and rear panel all corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 17,830 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tailgate rear bumper and rear panel all corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lower back pannel corroded near engine mount

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower outer sill corroded

Offside Rear lower back pannel corroded near engine mount

Fail 12 Apr 2017 17,830 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lower back pannel corroded near engine mount

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower outer sill corroded

Offside Rear lower back pannel corroded near engine mount

Pass 7 Jul 2016 17,829 miles

brake pipes corroded

doors, boot lid and side loading door corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

various body panels corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 17,829 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pipes corroded

doors, boot lid and side loading door corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

various body panels corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 17,830 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear sills corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 17,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wing corroded

rear body valance corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2013 17,829 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wing corroded

rear body valance corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,829 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 17,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,829 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 17,829 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 17,273 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,557 miles

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

SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION AROUND JACKING POINTS

Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,255 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 14,244 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,896 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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B331 FRP is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 B331 FRP, 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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B331 FRP is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 April 1985.

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