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B376 TNE

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,594 mi
Last recorded68,594 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB376 TNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,594 miles

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

rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

underbody and components have surface corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2013 68,594 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

underbody and components have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,520 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake back plate corroded

offside front brake back plate missing

Pass 25 Jul 2009 60,904 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,241 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,526 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 1 Aug 2006 56,920 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 56,917 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B376 TNE is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B376 TNE, 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 B376 TNE registered?

B376 TNE is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 January 1985.

Is B376 TNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B376 TNE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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