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C345 DPP

1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

57,998 mi
Last recorded57,998 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan64,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC345 DPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

various under body corrosion, and underseal over corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2026 57,996 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge ( almost to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

various under body corrosion, which has been undersealed over

Pass 15 May 2025 57,788 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion evident to underside of vehicle but consistant with a vehicle of this age

Fail 14 May 2025 57,785 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides spring locators broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion evident to underside of vehicle but consistant with a vehicle of this age

Pass 23 Apr 2024 57,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing above jacking point corroded and holed, requires attention to stop water ingress (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (no tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplates corroded and holed (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 57,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing above jacking point corroded and holed, requires attention to stop water ingress (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (no tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplates corroded and holed (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture over fuel tank from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (a))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture over spare wheel (1.1.11 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 57,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle not holding pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing above jacking point corroded and holed, requires attention to stop water ingress (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (no tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplates corroded and holed (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 57,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 56,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at No 2 cylinder head/exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 56,900 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT FOOTWELLS ARE CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR NUTS ON ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks like vehicle has stood a while (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded but consistent with a vehicle of this age (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively probably due to lack of use (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn prematurely on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,251 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,123 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,850 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,080 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 41,778 miles

Centre Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 41,777 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 37,491 miles

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,491 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,659 miles

rad cooling pipe front to rear leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2010 36,659 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

rad cooling pipe front to rear leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,930 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 32,930 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,716 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 27,715 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,276 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 25,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s front floor holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,697 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 24,691 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate started to deteriorate

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

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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C345 DPP is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 C345 DPP, 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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C345 DPP is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C345 DPP shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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