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KSU 396

2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,693 mi
Last recorded85,693 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSU 396
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,693 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight uplift in steering arm

Fail 19 Jun 2019 85,690 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear brake leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight uplift in steering arm

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,027 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded, (slight bubbling under paint)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,027 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member behind bumper (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear of inner wheel arch to outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded, (slight bubbling under paint)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush kingpin (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,927 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 76,482 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 76,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure touching exhaust (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,620 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,026 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 68,972 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F and O/S/F Flexi brake hoses insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,001 miles

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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KSU 396 is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 45,968 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KSU 396, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KSU 396 is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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