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B314 YBX

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Brown Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

323,902 mi
Last recorded323,902 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB314 YBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 323,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 323,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 322,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 320,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 319,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 317,924 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 317,797 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear last inch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear last inch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 315,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 313,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 310,783 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 308,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre side wall is starting to crack

Fail 30 Jul 2014 302,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 302,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 299,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 299,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 291,693 miles

grease leakong from both drive shafts

oiol oil leaks

Fail 12 Jul 2011 291,687 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

grease leakong from both drive shafts

oiol oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2010 288,149 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 285,068 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted

underbody heavily undersield

Pass 11 Jul 2008 283,650 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

head lamps have flat line aim

Fail 2 Jul 2008 283,586 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 281,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel trims fitted.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 281,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel trims fitted.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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B314 YBX is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Brown with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 62,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B314 YBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B314 YBX registered?

B314 YBX is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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