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B374 YYB

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Cream Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

6,808 mi
Last recorded6,808 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB374 YYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 6,808 miles

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 11 Jun 2024 6,808 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under spare wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under spare wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Jun 2023 6,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

revers light is not working

Pass 1 Jun 2022 5,983 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

revers lights are not working

Pass 8 Jul 2020 5,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Front brake back plate is corroded

revers lights are not working

Pass 22 Jul 2019 5,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 4,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front screen washer jet is blocked

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 2,768 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

one exhaust manifold bolt is missing n/s rear

Fail 1 Aug 2017 2,766 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

one exhaust manifold bolt is missing n/s rear

Pass 21 Jun 2016 2,184 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 1,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 1,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 140 miles

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

Steering rack boot securing ties missing.

Fail 8 May 2014 140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering rack boot securing ties missing.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,493 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 98,492 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,349 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,613 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 90,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2008

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

inside tread worn on both front tyres could not examine all brake/fuel pipes some ni bodywork hand brake near end of travel

Pass 27 Apr 2007 81,110 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 80,028 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 80,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres perished.

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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B374 YYB is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B374 YYB, 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 B374 YYB registered?

B374 YYB is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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