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B523 OFD

1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,748 mi
Last recorded41,748 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan64,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB523 OFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,748 miles

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

Nearside Front body panel corroded fuel filler

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quarter panel corroded outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front body panel corroded water filler

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quarter panel corroded outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 39,531 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside corrosion on nearside sill and quarter panel

Offside corrosion on offside sill and quarter panel

Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,819 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 36,803 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 33,472 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,986 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 27,983 miles

Fuel hose leaking to carburetor (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,677 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 26,665 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

water leak on rear pipe

Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,368 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,579 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 22,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,035 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 20,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,610 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 18,609 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,975 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn more inner edge

offside front tyre heavy cracking

offside washer jet poor

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 15,950 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

coolant leak

offside front tyre badly cracked

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,763 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 15,763 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B523 OFD is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B523 OFD, 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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What year was B523 OFD registered?

B523 OFD is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 January 1985.

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