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B614 DEW

1985 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,347 mi
Last recorded163,347 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Campervan206,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB614 DEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 163,347 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside corroded, not excessive

Pass 25 Jul 2019 163,367 miles

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

hazard lights inop

Fail 23 Jul 2019 163,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

hazard lights inop

Pass 1 Aug 2018 163,347 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front to rear clutch cylinder pipe corrosion

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front floor corrosion

offside front tyre cracks, advise replace

speedo lamps dim

Fail 2 Jul 2018 163,347 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward outer - sill end cap and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer fixing area sill/end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure footwell due to rust (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 163,347 miles

both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating

offside outer sill has corrosion

offside rear tyre has cracks

Fail 28 Jun 2017 163,347 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating

offside outer sill has corrosion

offside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 9 Jun 2016 163,234 miles

Nearside Front head lamp faded

Offside Front head lamp faded

vehicle underside structure has slight corrosion

Pass 27 May 2015 162,614 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 162,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 162,470 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 162,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 162,196 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 162,196 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 162,196 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 159,380 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 155,135 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 155,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 149,469 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2007 145,851 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 May 2007 145,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 143,906 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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B614 DEW is a 1985 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 B614 DEW, 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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B614 DEW is a 1985 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 20 March 1985.

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