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EHJ 250P

2005 Volkswagen Caravan

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,649 mi
Last recorded30,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravan74,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 250P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,649 miles

under side of vehicle has black sealer

Pass 7 May 2015 29,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres going out of shape

Fail 27 Apr 2015 29,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres going out of shape

Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 27,630 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside drive shaft bolts loose

Pass 10 Jul 2013 243,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,666 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 138,270 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 138,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,455 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 10,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wheel bearings noisy

n/s outer sill rusted and starting to go through

Pass 13 Sep 2007 4,861 miles

advise stronger fuel pump mountings

h/lamp patterns poor

horn ring worn, arc's from colulmn

play in steering idler pin

rear torsion arm mounting corroding on outer skin

Fail 14 Aug 2007 4,850 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise new indicator stalk

advise new wiper blades

fuel pump running all the time unless batt. disconnected

Pass 3 Mar 2006 1,663 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 1,663 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EHJ 250P is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravan in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 74,971 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EHJ 250P, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EHJ 250P registered?

EHJ 250P is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is EHJ 250P safe to buy?

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