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B349 CYA

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,771 mi
Last recorded51,771 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB349 CYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 51,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above trailing arm, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ditto nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 51,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside outer sill panel corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 51,639 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside outer sill panel corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,688 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,783 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2021 49,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe from Tee piece to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Link pipe from flexy to front caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small brake pipe front Tee piece to OSR brake corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 48,950 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear pipe at front of vehicle. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Link pipe from flexy to front caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Retaining washer on vertical link distorted. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small brake pipe front Tee piece to OSR brake corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to the rear brake hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,507 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,398 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 35,398 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 33,851 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 33,850 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,052 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,948 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 5,990 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 240 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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B349 CYA is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B349 CYA, 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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What year was B349 CYA registered?

B349 CYA is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 July 1985.

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The MOT history for B349 CYA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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