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B386 WPP

1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

67,210 mi
Last recorded67,210 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan64,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB386 WPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 67,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front step corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded but not within 300mm of mounting pionts

Pass 10 May 2024 65,480 miles

Front both jacking points corroded

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2024 65,480 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front both jacking points corroded

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2023 64,826 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2023 64,826 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

park brake l9imits only just met

Fail 13 Feb 2023 64,823 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner arch/ seat mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks have heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear inner wheel arch corrosion

body/chassis corrosion

exhaust corroded

rear wheel bearing play

sills corroded

suspension corroded

water pump noisey and leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2021 64,117 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated front coupling (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear inner wheel arch corrosion

body/chassis corrosion

exhaust corroded

rear wheel bearing play

sills corroded

suspension corroded

water pump noisey and leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,841 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake balance

exhaust corroded

hazards faulty

sills corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 62,841 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake balance

exhaust corroded

hazards faulty

sills corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,335 miles

General underside corrosion..wiper blades worn..

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,243 miles

both door steps corroded

front seat back worn mechanisms

Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,230 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,417 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,333 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,710 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front step corroded

offside front step corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 38,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front step corroded

offside front step corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,328 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 35,328 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,288 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 28,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,296 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 20,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,978 miles

slight brake bind on front

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2009 182,266 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2009 182,641 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 16,179 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 16,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,193 miles

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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B386 WPP is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 64,269 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 B386 WPP, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B386 WPP is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 March 1985.

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