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B968 NLY

1985 Volkswagen Caravanette

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,485 mi
Last recorded82,485 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB968 NLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 82,485 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 82,466 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,393 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 79,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 78,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 78,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 78,881 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT HAD BEEN REMOVED AT THE TIME OF TESTING. THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE IS CORRODED.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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B968 NLY is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B968 NLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B968 NLY registered?

B968 NLY is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 7 January 1985.

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