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B352 HTN

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Diesel 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,634 mi
Last recorded100,634 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB352 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 100,634 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 98,974 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 97,338 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,973 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,442 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 95,435 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 95,435 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 May 2018 93,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 93,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,311 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated by rack (2.1.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 89,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,804 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 87,804 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 87,449 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 87,220 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 86,365 miles

2 brake pipes at front of vehicle from valve starting to corrod

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 86,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear 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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B352 HTN is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B352 HTN, 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 B352 HTN registered?

B352 HTN is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 April 1985.

Is B352 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B352 HTN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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