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B828 HAM

1984 Volkswagen Caravanette

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,655 mi
Last recorded175,655 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette104,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB828 HAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 175,655 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 173,233 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 173,141 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 171,368 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 168,647 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 168,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 165,862 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 163,158 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 162,299 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 160,782 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 160,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 159,186 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 159,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 157,804 miles

oxs lamp on

Fail 17 Aug 2015 157,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

oxs lamp on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 156,422 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 156,420 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 150,335 miles

headlight aims poor

offside rear brake effort poor

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 4 Jan 2013 150,148 miles

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.

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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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.

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