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B388 XKN

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Cream Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,370 mi
Last recorded19,370 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB388 XKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 19,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe chafing inline fuel filter on water pipes underside (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside sliding door handle broken but door still opens

Fail 8 Oct 2024 19,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe chafing inline fuel filter on water pipes underside (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside sliding door handle broken but door still opens

Pass 28 Sep 2023 19,139 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Pipes In Centre Of Vehicle Slight Leak On x2 Jubilee Clips. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside Number Plate Light Does Not Illuminate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Sliding Door Handle Is Broke, Can Still Be Readily Opened.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Tip Corroded

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 19,139 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Pipes In Centre Of Vehicle Slight Leak On x2 Jubilee Clips. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both Front Headlight Beam Images Were High, Adjusted Down. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside Number Plate Light Does Not Illuminate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Sliding Door Handle Is Broke, Can Still Be Readily Opened.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Tip Corroded

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 18,330 miles

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 5 Jul 2022 18,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits carb adjusted time of test (8.2.1.2 (b))

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2021 15,871 miles

Central Rear exhaust has some corrosion on rear pipes

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going back from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 15,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 15,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,884 miles

front bumper off/s end cap broken with no sharp edges

has mark on screen not in sweeping area n/s upper

Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 12,801 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,808 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 5,168 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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B388 XKN is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B388 XKN, 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 B388 XKN registered?

B388 XKN is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B388 XKN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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