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JVG 85M

1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,891 mi
Last recorded79,891 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan64,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVG 85M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,891 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe slighty corroded

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underbody seal

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,364 miles

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

O/S/F BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,637 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 76,332 miles

Drake discs are rusty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Play in steering idler arm bush.

Rear forward facing seats not equiped with seat belts.

Pass 5 May 2015 76,332 miles

Drake discs are rusty.

Play in steering idler arm bush.

Rear forward facing seats not equiped with seat belts.

Pass 14 May 2014 75,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,310 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 72,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,172 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,704 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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JVG 85M is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JVG 85M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JVG 85M registered?

JVG 85M is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 June 1985.

Is JVG 85M safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVG 85M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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