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B562 REL

1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

42,235 mi
Last recorded42,235 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan64,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB562 REL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 42,235 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 42,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 42,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front sill and floor corroded

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both rear corroded floor (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 42,196 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front sill and floor corroded

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both rear corroded floor (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded various. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle holed and corroded outside prescribed areas various. General corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 9 Feb 2023 41,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer wishbone mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded various. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded. Cannot be accessed to inspect. Advise further inspection.

Vehicle holed and corroded outside prescribed areas various. General corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 5 Feb 2022 41,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner floor corroded

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 40,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 33,291 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,802 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 30,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,727 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 24,938 miles

engine coolant rear metal pipe sections on underside of vehicle corroded

petrol filler neck top rubber sleeve perished

Fail 10 May 2016 24,938 miles

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

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

engine coolant rear metal pipe sections on underside of vehicle corroded

petrol filler neck top rubber sleeve perished

Pass 18 May 2015 24,366 miles

Petrol filler neck top rubber sleeve perishing.

Fail 18 May 2015 24,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Petrol filler neck top rubber sleeve perishing.

Pass 19 May 2014 23,626 miles

Petrol filler neck upper rubber sleeve perished.

Fail 12 May 2014 23,610 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Petrol filler neck upper rubber sleeve perished.

Pass 15 May 2013 22,840 miles
Fail 15 May 2013

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 21,445 miles

hole in nearside front floor to jacking point(not in perscribed area)

light rust on front brake pipes

light rust on rear brake pipes

nearside rear driveshaft outer boot split

Pass 3 May 2011 19,809 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

rust on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 3 May 2011 19,809 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

rust on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 13 May 2010 18,455 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 18,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Both front brake disc splash shields corroding.

Fuel filler pipe upper rubber sleeve perished.

Nearside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Pass 11 May 2009 15,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2009 15,504 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

Fail 23 May 2008 13,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

corrosion at n/s/f jack mount

Pass 23 May 2008 13,109 miles

corrosion at n/s/f jack mount

Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,887 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 6,731 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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B562 REL is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 B562 REL, 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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B562 REL is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 January 1985.

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