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PJT 486J

2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,454 mi
Last recorded74,454 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 486J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,454 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,243 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,797 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 29 Jan 2016 62,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,103 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2013 55,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch cylinder damp

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Oil leaks engine and gearbox

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box damp

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,337 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 51,337 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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PJT 486J is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJT 486J, 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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PJT 486J is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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