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B378 WPP

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,647 mi
Last recorded73,647 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB378 WPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 73,647 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 71,895 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 71,895 miles

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

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

front brakes binding heavily ;play in rear hub bearings ; excessive oil leak

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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B378 WPP is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B378 WPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B378 WPP?

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What year was B378 WPP registered?

B378 WPP is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B378 WPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B378 WPP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B378 WPP have outstanding finance?

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