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B354 CML

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB354 CML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s sill slightly corroding

Fail 14 May 2015 77,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam "tell tale" warning inoperative

offside front. brake back plate heavily corroded

parking brake effort only just passed

Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam "tell tale" warning inoperative

offside front. brake back plate heavily corroded

parking brake effort only just passed

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,914 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake pack plate corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 74,914 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake pack plate corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,631 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside mirror slightly deteriated

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside mirror slightly deteriated

Fail 28 Dec 2011 70,631 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside mirror slightly deteriated

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside mirror slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,785 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside & nearside parking brake efforts significantly imbalanced

offside front sill holed

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Nov 2010 65,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside & nearside parking brake efforts significantly imbalanced

offside front sill holed

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,789 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside & nearside parking brakes slightly binding

Fail 20 Nov 2009 59,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside & nearside parking brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,323 miles

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2008 54,323 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,107 miles

see previous vt32 advisory notice

Fail 31 Aug 2007 51,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,819 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 46,819 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both front anti roll bar bushes perishing.

Both front track control bushes perishing.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside front mirror cracked.

Slight oil leaks from engine.

Slioght movement steering rack bush mounts.

Stone chip front screen.

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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B354 CML is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B354 CML, 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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B354 CML is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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