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DRS 240L

2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,609 mi
Last recorded55,609 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 240L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 55,609 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 55,016 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 54,514 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,413 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,117 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,308 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,966 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Jun 2015 49,966 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,648 miles

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2014 48,648 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,574 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 44,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 May 2012 44,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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DRS 240L is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 45,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRS 240L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DRS 240L registered?

DRS 240L is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is DRS 240L safe to buy?

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