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FAW 157C

2005 Volkswagen Caravan

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

89,292 mi
Last recorded89,292 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravan74,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAW 157C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,292 miles

Front Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened catching (1.1.15 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 89,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened catching (1.1.15 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,961 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,952 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s n/s track rod end boots split

Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,532 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 96,529 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

crack out fo wiper sweep

t/r/e boots split

Pass 13 Jul 2006 84,082 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 84,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 84,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

oil leak

rear drive shaft gaitors split

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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FAW 157C is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravan in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 FAW 157C, 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 FAW 157C registered?

FAW 157C is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is FAW 157C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAW 157C shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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