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B372 OBY

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,544 mi
Last recorded122,544 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB372 OBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 122,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 122,544 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 122,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 122,544 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 122,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 122,544 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 122,544 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded two above front fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cannot see brake pad life. n/s front tyre walls starting to crack

engine cover fitted

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 8 Aug 2017 122,544 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded two above front fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cannot see brake pad life. n/s front tyre walls starting to crack

engine cover fitted

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 5 Aug 2016 122,546 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

cannot see brake pad life

top covers fitted,cannot see engine

very sligfht play in both rear and n/s front wheelbearings.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 122,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

cannot see brake pad life

top covers fitted,cannot see engine

very sligfht play in both rear and n/s front wheelbearings.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 122,544 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 122,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,544 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 122,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 122,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 122,544 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 122,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 122,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 122,544 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 122,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside rear tyre strarting to perish on side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2008 122,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre strarting to perish on side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2007 122,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 122,544 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 122,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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B372 OBY is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B372 OBY, 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 B372 OBY registered?

B372 OBY is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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