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A147 BNJ

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,659 mi
Last recorded78,659 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA147 BNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 78,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 77,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,080 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 77,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,155 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 75,147 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mount areas both sides (2.4.A.3)

both front undersills corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 73,076 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nearside front wheel arch damaged

offside undersill corroded

previous repairs underseal and paint

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 May 2014 72,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,024 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,024 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 71,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front tyre very close to legal limit on inside edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 70,593 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,575 miles

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

offside front inner sill & offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 69,575 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front inner sill & offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 68,044 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oily

Fail 8 May 2009 68,044 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oily

Pass 10 Apr 2008 66,500 miles

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

offside fronrt tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,720 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 63,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust in very poor condition

Main beam lamp, reflectors in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2006 61,765 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front floor steps corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,765 miles

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

both front floor steps corroded

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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A147 BNJ is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,522 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 A147 BNJ, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A147 BNJ registered?

A147 BNJ is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A147 BNJ safe to buy?

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