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B341 FWE

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,516 mi
Last recorded73,516 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB341 FWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 73,516 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 79,443 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 79,443 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 71,535 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 71,530 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (d) bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,530 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 54,195 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 54,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn washer corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,026 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 33,833 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 33,833 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 24,960 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 17,303 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 17,303 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 7,196 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 7,196 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2015 688 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 82,476 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 82,476 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,891 miles

n/s/f sill holed

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,649 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,610 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 55,610 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,129 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 27,031 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 27,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B341 FWE is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B341 FWE, 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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B341 FWE is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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