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B189 RRT

1984 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

362,295 mi
Last recorded362,295 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper Van74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB189 RRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 362,295 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

rear lamp units are dark

Pass 14 Jul 2025 361,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 360,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 359,104 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all rear lights are dim.

Fail 27 Jul 2023 359,096 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

all rear lights are dim

Pass 5 Apr 2022 357,833 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 357,833 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 353,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 348,187 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 348,185 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 344,098 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 344,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right image for lhd (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2016 342,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inside edges

Pass 3 Jul 2015 336,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 336,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,010 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 31,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 24,431 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,656 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,777 miles

hand brake pivot has slight wear

n/s hand brake readings half of o/s

passengar seat runners slightly worn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 12,777 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake pivot has slight wear

n/s hand brake readings half of o/s

passengar seat runners slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,552 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,711 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 10,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,731 miles

Left hand drive headlamps fitted(have been masked)

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2005 8,439 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 8,439 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front numberplate cracked

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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B189 RRT is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 74,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B189 RRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B189 RRT is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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