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B996 MWV

1985 Volkswagen Motor Home

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,877 mi
Last recorded39,877 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Home90,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB996 MWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 39,877 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 39,449 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 38,788 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 386,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 377,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,259 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,321 miles

underside corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 317,189 miles

Body has slight corrosion front doorsteps corroded . (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,577 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,629 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,874 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,219 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 14,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 6,135 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 106,907 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,849 miles

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Fail 8 Aug 2007 58,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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B996 MWV is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Home in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 90,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B996 MWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B996 MWV registered?

B996 MWV is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B996 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B996 MWV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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