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BLF 121S

1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,606 mi
Last recorded85,606 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan64,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 121S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 85,606 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both front tyres perished

n/s/f has some corrosion to prescribed area but not excessive

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

underside of vehicle has various patches of age related corrosion

underside of vehicle has various repairs carried out in some pescribed areas

Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

excessive corrosion front/centre cross member, Not within a perscribed area nor effecting the braking or steering of the vehicle at this time

excessive corrosion to n/s/f body/chassis, Not within a perscribed area nor effecting the braking or steering of the vehicle at this time

excessive corrosion to n/s/r body/ engine support bar. Not within a perscribed area nor effecting the braking or steering of the vehicle at this time

excessive corrosion to n/s/r engine bay

excessive corrosion to o/s/r body/ engine support bar. Not within a perscribed area nor effecting the braking or steering of the vehicle at this time

front tyres perished

n/s windscreen washer poor

o/s windscreen washer poor

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 85,571 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

general body panel corrosion

general underbody corrosion

offside front door mirror taped

offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

rear closing panel corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,230 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body heavily corroded and poor repairs/weak in places

rear structures corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2011 83,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body heavily corroded and poor repairs/weak in places

rear structures corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,643 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,788 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 79,786 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 May 2007 78,299 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 78,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BLF 121S is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BLF 121S, 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.

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What year was BLF 121S registered?

BLF 121S is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1985.

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