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B596 JRP

1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

13,385 mi
Last recorded13,385 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan72,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB596 JRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 13,385 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 12,934 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

poor idle

Pass 17 Jul 2024 9,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 7,114 miles

handbrake on 17% on efficiency

Fail 19 Jul 2023 7,114 miles

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

handbrake on 17% on efficiency

Pass 18 Jul 2022 5,756 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 3,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 3,007 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of lower bodywork panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bumper offside end cap missing

Pass 14 Jun 2019 1,885 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded and hole

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside side panel corroded and holes

Offside Front arch has corroded and hole

Offside Front disc backing plate heavily corroded

Offside Front sill corroded and hole

Offside Front step corroded and hole

Offside Rear arch to bumper area corroded and holes

Offside Rear bumper end missing

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 1,885 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded and hole

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside side panel corroded and holes

Offside Front arch has corroded and hole

Offside Front disc backing plate heavily corroded

Offside Front sill corroded and hole

Offside Front step corroded and hole

Offside Rear arch to bumper area corroded and holes

Offside Rear bumper end missing

Pass 22 May 2018 298 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust blow from silencer box (7.1.2)

exhaust tail pipe section incomplete

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

rear bumper offside end cap missing

Fail 9 Jun 2017 99,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust blow from silencer box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade perished & deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust tail pipe section incomplete

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

rear bumper offside end cap missing

Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,225 miles

exhaust tail pipe section incomplete

rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 10 Jun 2016 99,225 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler pipe top connecting rubber sleeve perished & split (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust tail pipe section incomplete

rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,099 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

Petrol filler neck upper rubber connecting sleeve perished.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 97,146 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Petrol filler neck upper rubber connector sleeve perishing.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,146 miles

Petrol filler neck upper rubber connector sleeve perishing.

Pass 17 May 2013 96,267 miles

Both front brake disc splash shields corroding.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Petrol filler neck upper rubber sleeve perishing.

Pass 30 May 2012 95,918 miles

advise corrosion on fuel tank pipe

Fail 24 May 2012 95,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion on fuel tank pipe

Pass 12 May 2011 95,751 miles

Both front brake disc faces surface corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Petrol filler neck top connector sleeve perishing.

Fail 6 May 2011 95,751 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake disc faces surface corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Petrol filler neck top connector sleeve perishing.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 95,369 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 95,369 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

travel on handbrake lever

water hose over drive shaft leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2008 94,616 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 94,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 94,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 90,760 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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B596 JRP is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B596 JRP, 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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What year was B596 JRP registered?

B596 JRP is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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