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BAZ 3230

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,532 mi
Last recorded77,532 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 3230
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Under vehicle age related corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2025 77,494 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under passenger step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/engine compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 77,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,267 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 76,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,060 miles

both side rear tyres sidewalls cracking

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,908 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,379 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,699 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,560 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 21 Oct 2010 63,980 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,305 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 52,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,035 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,588 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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BAZ 3230 is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 74,141 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 BAZ 3230, 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 40 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 BAZ 3230 registered?

BAZ 3230 is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is BAZ 3230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 3230 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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