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BBR 984S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

5,082 mi
Last recorded5,082 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBR 984S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 5,082 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 5,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 4,091 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 4,079 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 2,080 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil leak

Excessive corrosion to nearside front cross member - not within 30cm of prescribed area

Excessive corrosion to offside front jacking point - not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 2,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil leak

Excessive corrosion to nearside front cross member - not within 30cm of prescribed area

Excessive corrosion to offside front jacking point - not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 876 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,796 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

General floor corrosion - non-structural

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 98,792 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

General floor corrosion - non-structural

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 96,954 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 96,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,430 miles

corrosion on battery tray

corrosion on front inner sills

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion on front beam axle offside

slight corrosion on rear beam axle nearside

Fail 21 Feb 2011 93,390 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

corrosion on battery tray

corrosion on front inner sills

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion on front beam axle offside

slight corrosion on rear beam axle nearside

Pass 27 Feb 2010 89,689 miles

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

slight corrosion on front beam axle

slight corrosion on rear beam axle nearside

Fail 16 Feb 2010 89,687 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight corrosion on front beam axle

slight corrosion on rear beam axle nearside

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,280 miles

slight corrosion on front beam axle offside

Pass 7 Mar 2008 86,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 83,623 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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BBR 984S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 BBR 984S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBR 984S registered?

BBR 984S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 September 1977.

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