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UNV 485R

2003 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,562 mi
Last recorded58,562 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Motor Caravan89,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNV 485R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,562 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 58,562 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all jacking points corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,189 miles

off side rear inner cv boot split

Fail 8 Apr 2013 57,183 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Apr 2012 950 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 950 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake travel could be better

osr inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 960 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 157,240 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 157,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 24 Feb 2007 157,240 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,684 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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UNV 485R is a 2003 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 89,646 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 UNV 485R, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UNV 485R registered?

UNV 485R is a 2003 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is UNV 485R safe to buy?

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