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B339 YFC

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,304 mi
Last recorded133,304 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB339 YFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 133,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 132,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,753 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 121,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 120,501 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 120,501 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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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B339 YFC is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B339 YFC, 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 B339 YFC registered?

B339 YFC is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 April 1985.

Is B339 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B339 YFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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