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FRB 398L

2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,257 mi
Last recorded43,257 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan68,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 398L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 43,257 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 42,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,099 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides- vertical play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 42,099 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light cluster interferance (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides- vertical play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,501 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s pushrod tubes leaking oil

Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,305 miles

O/s front brake binding slightly....o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2014 41,305 miles

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

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

O/s front brake binding slightly....o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,894 miles

Front anti rol bar link bolts only just on locking nuts.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,020 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,014 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,770 miles

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

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

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

slight play in drag link

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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FRB 398L is a 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 68,667 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 FRB 398L, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FRB 398L registered?

FRB 398L is a 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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