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B546 VJT

1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

151,055 mi
Last recorded151,055 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan72,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB546 VJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 151,055 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 151,054 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 147,765 miles

Offside Rear inner arch

Offside seat buckle cover missing

Rear tyres over 15 years old

Fail 11 Apr 2023 147,761 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner arch

Offside seat buckle cover missing

Rear tyres over 15 years old

Pass 31 May 2022 144,574 miles

coolant temperature warning light on

drivers sun visor insecure

Fail 19 May 2022 144,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant temperature warning light on

cut in off side front tyre almost to cords

drivers sun visor insecure

off side front brake disc backing plate poor condition

Pass 13 May 2021 141,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 29 May 2020 141,319 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 141,302 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 139,626 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 139,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail rubber bush cracked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed inner edge

Offside Front belt buckle plastic casing damaged but does not affect seat belt function

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 138,257 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill behind front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working when hazards being used (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed inner edge

Offside Front belt buckle plastic casing damaged but does not affect seat belt function

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 137,167 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 31 Jan 2017 137,142 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2015 136,311 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

chip in windscreen zone b less than 40mm

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 132,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 132,620 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 127,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 127,763 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 126,869 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 124,668 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

passenger and drivers step holed

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2010 124,668 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

passenger and drivers step holed

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 123,141 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 122,794 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 122,789 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 117,773 miles

brakes only just reach required efficiency

Fail 22 Aug 2007 117,773 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 117,479 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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B546 VJT is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 72,110 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 B546 VJT, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B546 VJT is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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