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VFS 565V

2002 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,824 mi
Last recorded75,824 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Motor Caravan75,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 565V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,824 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 75,824 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 71,674 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 67,965 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,546 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing outer sidewall

Pass 8 May 2017 66,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 66,174 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 64,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,127 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,809 miles

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

Oil leak

passenger mirror glass cracked

rear brakes 28% imbalanced

Fail 15 Apr 2013 58,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

passenger mirror glass cracked

rear brakes 28% imbalanced

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,690 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,690 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,286 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 54,282 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 49,077 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 49,077 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 May 2008 48,792 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 48,792 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,077 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 48,053 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VFS 565V is a 2002 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 75,824 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 VFS 565V, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VFS 565V registered?

VFS 565V is a 2002 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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