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B546 PGX

1985 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

268,025 mi
Last recorded268,025 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Campervan206,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB546 PGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 268,025 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear steering arm has play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear have slight wheel bind

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 268,025 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear steering arm has play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear have slight wheel bind

Pass 28 May 2021 268,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

chip in os of windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2019 267,997 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 May 2017 267,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 267,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 265,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 264,358 miles

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

n/s/f top ball joint dust cover deteriorated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

very slight fraying to n/s/f seat belt

Fail 22 Sep 2014 264,358 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

n/s/f top ball joint dust cover deteriorated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

very slight fraying to n/s/f seat belt

Pass 29 Aug 2013 263,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Fail 29 Aug 2013 263,946 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2012 261,568 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 261,566 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s and o/s roll bar D bushes and top link bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2011 258,922 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 255,204 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 255,178 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 251,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

vin plate missing from o/s door shut(stamped on o/s/f chassis outrigger)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 251,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

vin plate missing from o/s door shut(stamped on o/s/f chassis outrigger)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 245,322 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 245,322 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2007 238,402 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

severe brake squeal

Pass 24 May 2006 230,893 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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B546 PGX is a 1985 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 206,502 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B546 PGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B546 PGX is a 1985 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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