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DTO 272B

2004 Volkswagen Caravan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

33,045 mi
Last recorded33,045 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caravan38,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTO 272B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 33,045 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 32,603 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 32,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,884 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 30,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 30,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 29,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 28,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,661 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,987 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,780 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 24,764 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front inner (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 24,687 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

offside front crossmember front valance corroaded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 22,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 21,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,752 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 15,749 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 7,792 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 7,787 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 7,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pipes painted making inspection difficult

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn badly inner edge

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 4,794 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 98,488 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate deteriorated

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2009 98,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate deteriorated

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2007 94,245 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 94,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 88,146 miles

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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DTO 272B is a 2004 Volkswagen Caravan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 38,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DTO 272B, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DTO 272B is a 2004 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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