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KBD 221C

2007 Volkswagen Caravanette

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

49,510 mi
Last recorded49,510 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravanette48,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBD 221C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,510 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

hazard switch faulty

Fail 7 Dec 2019 49,510 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

hazard switch faulty

Fail 8 Oct 2019 49,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazard switch faulty

Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

steering wheel slightly damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2018 49,448 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

steering wheel slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2017 48,934 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side has surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight misting of oil from both rear hub seals

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2016 48,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,902 miles

Centre Front steering box leaking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable fowling on rear axle

Offside Rear handbrake cable fowling on rear axle

Fail 25 Sep 2015 47,901 miles

Front Front suspension locking device missing rear lower bolt missing near shock absorber both sides (2.5.A.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front steering box leaking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable fowling on rear axle

Offside Rear handbrake cable fowling on rear axle

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,980 miles

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

rear shocks slightly weak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 46,980 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear shocks slightly weak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,185 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on floor pan at front by steering box

slight play in steering

Fail 26 Sep 2013 46,184 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on floor pan at front by steering box

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,428 miles

Slight play in steering joints

Fail 24 Sep 2012 43,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,293 miles

All rear shocker bushes worn and deteriorated

Both rear brake back plates damp

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 44,293 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

All rear shocker bushes worn and deteriorated

Both rear brake back plates damp

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,252 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side mirror cracked

off side under sill corroded

play in both sides front suspention

play in steering box on limits

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 43,252 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side mirror cracked

off side under sill corroded

play in both sides front suspention

play in steering box on limits

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,880 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,880 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 42,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,880 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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KBD 221C is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 48,934 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KBD 221C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KBD 221C is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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