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B800 CMW

1984 Volkswagen Caravanette

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,878 mi
Last recorded171,878 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette104,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB800 CMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 171,878 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2023 171,236 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 167,396 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 158,431 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 151,371 miles

Nearside Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint, bolt missing

Fail 27 Nov 2020 151,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint, bolt missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 142,382 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint, bolt missing

Pass 30 May 2018 137,756 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint fixing bolt missing, one of three,

Fail 29 May 2018 137,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint fixing bolt missing, one of three,

Pass 16 May 2017 12,460 miles

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

steering rack bushes deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2017 12,454 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

steering rack bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2016 118,968 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,968 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 118,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 11,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 11,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,624 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 9,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 9,193 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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B800 CMW is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 104,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B800 CMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B800 CMW is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 2 October 1984.

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