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B360 WFJ

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,610 mi
Last recorded31,610 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB360 WFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 31,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 30,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 30,188 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 29,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 29,178 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 27,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear under wheelarch area heavily corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outersill areas heavily corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 27,344 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear under wheelarch area heavily corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outersill areas heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2020 25,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 23,278 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 23,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Reverse lights pale

Pass 10 May 2018 21,094 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 21,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,253 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear drive shaft boots deteriorated

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 May 2016 17,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,868 miles

offside front step rusting

offside rear quarter rusting

Pass 3 May 2012 12,169 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 10,117 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 8,380 miles

offside rear handbrake has slight lower reading

Pass 18 Oct 2008 5,683 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 98,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 95,192 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 93,919 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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B360 WFJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B360 WFJ, 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 B360 WFJ registered?

B360 WFJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B360 WFJ safe to buy?

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