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B398 MRS

1985 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,324 mi
Last recorded53,324 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van47,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB398 MRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 53,324 miles

corrosion on both chassis legs at rear

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2023 52,141 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 50,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,585 miles

NO REVERSE GEAR./ excess movement at front of linkage

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

Offside centre sill back section holed / requires plate repair

hazards inoperative

Fail 27 Aug 2019 45,585 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1980ppm.. choke stays on/misfiring/smell of petrol at o/s/f-- underbody (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper arm pivots seized (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched mtg. brkt. sheared (weld) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side ns/r 66kgf...o/s/r 130kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting floor base (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

NO REVERSE GEAR./ excess movement at front of linkage

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

Offside centre sill back section holed / requires plate repair

hazards inoperative

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 43,136 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,097 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 36,464 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear backing plate (3.1.9)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 34,473 miles

Battery insecure leisure battery (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/ exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 32,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/ exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,297 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 31,297 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 27,942 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 27,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 25,789 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,221 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 23,631 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 22,108 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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B398 MRS is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 47,741 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B398 MRS, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B398 MRS is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 22 February 1985.

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