MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,849 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine support cross member brackets insufficent strength
rear boot/engine compartment doesnt shut/latch securely
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine support cross member brackets insufficent strength
rear boot/engine compartment doesnt shut/latch securely
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear brake pipe locating grommets missing
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear brake pipe locating grommets missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAS 196 is a 2003 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VAS 196, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VAS 196?
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What year was VAS 196 registered?
VAS 196 is a 2003 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 June 2003.
Is VAS 196 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAS 196 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VAS 196 have outstanding finance?
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