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C568 TBF

1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,471 mi
Last recorded53,471 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan64,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC568 TBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 53,471 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower anti roll bar bush

Pass 15 Jul 2024 53,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe missing

rubber fuel pipe perishing from filter

Fail 3 Jul 2024 53,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe missing

rubber fuel pipe perishing from filter

Pass 18 Jul 2023 53,296 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,571 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 27 Jun 2022 52,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s&o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,830 miles

All 4 steering rack mounting bushes have play

Both front foot wells show corrosion

Front suspension squeaking. sound coming from shock/spring top mounting area. Needs more investigating, No play found.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 50,824 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All 4 steering rack mounting bushes have play

Both front foot wells show corrosion

Both front wiper blades split at the ends

Front suspension squeaking. sound coming from shock/spring top mounting area. Needs more investigating, No play found.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti roll bar link bushes perished.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,203 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 5 Apr 2018 41,101 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 38,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,884 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,651 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,234 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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C568 TBF is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 64,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C568 TBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C568 TBF registered?

C568 TBF is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is C568 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C568 TBF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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