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BAZ 2231

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,696 mi
Last recorded70,696 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 2231
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 70,696 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 68,604 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 67,769 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,860 miles

exhaust and brackets corroded

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner panels

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing in treads

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner panels

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2015 61,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,215 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2013 58,639 miles

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

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

o/s / n/s front and rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,639 miles

o/s / n/s front and rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres slightly perished in treads

slight corrosion o/s front brake pipe at floor

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,819 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,468 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,076 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,955 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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BAZ 2231 is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 113,804 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 BAZ 2231, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAZ 2231 registered?

BAZ 2231 is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is BAZ 2231 safe to buy?

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