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B469 FVK

1984 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

36,742 mi
Last recorded36,742 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB469 FVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 36,725 miles

Front floor pans have been welded previously

Nearside Front holed and corroded

front tyre sizes 185 rear tyre sizes 205

Fail 26 Jul 2022 36,685 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front floor pans have been welded previously

Nearside Front holed and corroded

front tyre sizes 185 rear tyre sizes 205

Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,553 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 36,551 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal holed at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel spokes fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

after market steering wheel fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2020 35,323 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bottom wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bottom wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

after market steering wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

after market steering wheel fitted time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2019 33,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

after market steering wheel fitted time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2018 32,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,580 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 28,580 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 26,327 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,327 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,704 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front jacking points corroded but not in prescribed areas

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 21,911 miles

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front jacking points corroded but not in prescribed areas

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 19,674 miles

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

corrosion & pitting on front brake discs

exhaust system corroded & slight blow from joints

front cross member corroded

front shock absorber top bushes perished

n/s/r inner arch holed & corroded in unprescribed areas

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 19 Apr 2012 19,671 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion & pitting on front brake discs

exhaust system corroded & slight blow from joints

front cross member corroded

front shock absorber top bushes perished

n/s/r inner arch holed & corroded in unprescribed areas

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 5 May 2011 18,699 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 18,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s sliding door lower section rusted

Pass 5 May 2010 14,705 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 144,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2009 12,116 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 12,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 10,344 miles

n/s o/s front steps corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2008 10,325 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s o/s front steps corroded

Pass 5 May 2007 7,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber slight wear

o/s bumper end cap missing

rear no plate slight cracking

slight rusting to o/s/f floor;

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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B469 FVK is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B469 FVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B469 FVK is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 20 November 1984.

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