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Q794FLD

1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,537 mi
Last recorded43,537 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan64,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ794FLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 43,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 43,466 miles

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

vehicle under sealed

Fail 14 May 2025 43,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 3 May 2024 43,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 3 May 2023 43,053 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 4 May 2022 42,915 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Apr 2021 42,405 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2020 41,818 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,362 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 40,592 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,795 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 39,755 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low on n/s/rear (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake 'binding' slightly

Stop lamps showing slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,867 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,207 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,609 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main beam warning light inop

rear cv boot slight split

Fail 31 Jul 2013 37,542 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main beam warning light inop

rear cv boot slight split

Pass 30 May 2012 28,689 miles

damp around steering box

offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 29 May 2012 28,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

damp around steering box

offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,165 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brakes out of balance

wipers slow

Fail 20 Jul 2011 25,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brakes out of balance

wipers slow

Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,267 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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Q794FLD is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Q794FLD, 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 Q794FLD registered?

Q794FLD is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 April 1985.

Is Q794FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q794FLD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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