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CBU 114B

1964 Volkswagen Caravanette

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,620 mi
Last recorded62,620 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBU 114B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 62,620 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 62,620 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play middle arm in the middle of the front axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,620 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 62,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,620 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,620 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 61,733 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2011 61,732 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,352 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 61,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 54,620 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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CBU 114B is a 1964 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CBU 114B, 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 62 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CBU 114B is a 1964 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 8 January 1964.

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