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MDX 78D

2009 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDX 78D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 98,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 97,256 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 97,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 97,113 miles

o/s/f top kin pin has slight play

Pass 12 May 2015 96,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 95,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r slight misting of oil around axel

Fail 9 May 2014 95,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r slight misting of oil around axel

Pass 22 May 2013 94,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 93,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 91,972 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,744 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 89,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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MDX 78D is a 2009 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MDX 78D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MDX 78D is a 2009 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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