MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,292 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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?
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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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