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BTL 211S

1978 Volkswagen Caravanette

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,530 mi
Last recorded57,530 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 211S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,530 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 57,286 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 57,280 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,160 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassic near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear jacking points corroaded

undertrays and covers fitted at front

undertrays fitted centrally

Fail 1 Jul 2019 57,158 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassic near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear jacking points corroaded

undertrays and covers fitted at front

undertrays fitted centrally

Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,609 miles

Front cross Member corroded

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front body mount corroaded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear corroded above rear axle

under side painted and under sealed in places

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2018 56,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front cross Member corroded

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear corroded above rear axle

under side painted and under sealed in places

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,367 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Front Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside rear and offside rear jacking points corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 56,358 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported Kill switch (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle tube also poor repair (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front undertrays fitted

Offside undertrays fitted

Rear axle corroaded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

nearside rear and nearside front jacking points corroaded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,601 miles

items removed from drivers view

Pass 28 May 2015 53,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 52,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 51,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 50,319 miles

slight fuel leeak

n/s/r and o/s/rear tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,237 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,573 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 39,573 miles

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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BTL 211S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravanette in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BTL 211S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTL 211S registered?

BTL 211S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 12 June 1978.

Is BTL 211S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTL 211S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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