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W616 SJU

2000 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,677 mi
Last recorded156,677 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 SJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 156,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 151,148 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 150,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in drop link and antiroll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 146,024 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear bumper crash brace corroded, not structural

Pass 16 Mar 2022 141,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear cross member corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 141,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear cross member corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 136,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 127,659 miles

slight corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,076 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack end has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2017 114,076 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack end has slight play

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,655 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,655 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 85,580 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 78,339 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,620 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,624 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,228 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 36,228 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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W616 SJU is a 2000 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 50,655 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 W616 SJU, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W616 SJU registered?

W616 SJU is a 2000 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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