MOT Status
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175,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight leak from steering rack
exhaust corroded
all tyres perishing slightly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
all tyres perishing slightly
exhaust corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
oxs lamp on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
oxs lamp on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
headlight aims poor
offside rear brake effort poor
rear brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
seapage from both outer cv gaitors
unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?
Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B828 HAM is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B828 HAM, 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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What year was B828 HAM registered?
B828 HAM is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 31 December 1984.
Is B828 HAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for B828 HAM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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