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P89 XAA

1997 Volkswagen Caravan

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,748 mi
Last recorded173,748 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 XAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 173,748 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 173,054 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 173,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 172,642 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 172,637 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 172,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 170,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bushes perished slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 170,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bushes perished slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 168,307 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 168,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 164,827 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 164,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 162,393 miles

Nearside Front steering rack mounting n/s slight movement

Fail 3 Apr 2017 162,393 miles

Nearside Front steering rack mounting n/s slight movement

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 160,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 157,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 157,616 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 155,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 148,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 148,543 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 140,946 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2011 128,408 miles

all three rear set belts starting to fray on edges

Pass 19 May 2010 113,066 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

front n/plate damaged

Pass 5 May 2009 98,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 85,238 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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P89 XAA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P89 XAA, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P89 XAA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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