MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross member above gearbox (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen cracked in offside top corner
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen cracked in offside top corner
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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B399 RRT is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 B399 RRT, 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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B399 RRT is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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