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B229 EGC

1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,383 mi
Last recorded115,383 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan72,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB229 EGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 115,383 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 115,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. odd size (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

accelerator pedal insecure

Pass 4 May 2018 115,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in various places (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking and worn on inside

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 2 May 2018 115,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside (4.1.D.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in various places (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking and worn on inside

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,147 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 114,147 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,987 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 112,980 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 112,525 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 112,518 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,290 miles

n/s/f tyre bold on the inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2011 112,290 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre bold on the inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2010 111,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate cracked (secure)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 111,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate cracked (secure)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 111,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

wireing rubbing on fueltank nearside

Pass 11 Aug 2008 104,830 miles

slight play in o/s + n/s/f lower ball joints + n/s/f tyre very close to limit + slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Sep 2007 100,958 miles

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

advise near side front upper ball joint boot split

advise off side front upper and lower ball joint boots split

exhaust tail pipe area corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2006 94,562 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 94,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise front road springs corroded

advise near side front bottom ball joint slight movement

advise off side front top and bottom ball joint boots split

advise oil staines around steering rack area

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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B229 EGC is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 72,110 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B229 EGC, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B229 EGC is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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