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B707 JMY

1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,458 mi
Last recorded59,458 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan64,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB707 JMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 59,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,605 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,430 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 56,029 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 56,029 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 55,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,846 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 54,845 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all rear cv boot insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,582 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 54,580 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,578 miles

Both front brake discs rusty.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 54,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both front brake discs rusty.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,532 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,664 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Jul 2009 52,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,858 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2007 51,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

excessive oil leak from engine on to exhaust could cause fire

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,560 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 48,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

nearside hazard warning lamps not flashing

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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B707 JMY is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B707 JMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B707 JMY registered?

B707 JMY is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B707 JMY safe to buy?

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