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B4 OLC

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,337 mi
Last recorded147,337 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 147,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 147,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 145,207 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 145,207 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 144,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,614 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 143,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 142,819 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 141,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 138,651 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 135,633 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small rusthole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 135,633 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative hazards inop with light switch on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 131,511 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Feb 2018 131,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake performance not tested front to rear steel brake pipe corroded to excess (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2017 130,017 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 121,856 miles

exh in poor condition

rocker boxes corroded and damp

Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,603 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 114,603 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 107,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 98,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 94,607 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 91,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 88,755 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 85,875 miles

The off side and near side rear flexible brake hose metal ends are showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,362 miles

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

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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B4 OLC is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 110,468 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 B4 OLC, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 OLC registered?

B4 OLC is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B4 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 OLC shows 27 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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