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B228 NAY

1985 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

229,539 mi
Last recorded229,539 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Campervan206,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB228 NAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 229,539 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 224,123 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 218,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 218,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 215,724 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 215,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 212,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 212,245 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jul 2009 208,268 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 208,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 204,746 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 204,746 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 201,080 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 201,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 197,021 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 196,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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B228 NAY is a 1985 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 206,502 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B228 NAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B228 NAY is a 1985 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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