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979 MAC

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,595 mi
Last recorded46,595 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration979 MAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,595 miles

Front tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Side windows tinted

wipers slightly fast.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,524 miles

Front tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Side windows tinted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,524 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,525 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6 mm legal limit on the inner edges.

rear brake imbalance close to 30% legal limit.

slight play in the rear wheel bearings.

suspension lowered.

wipers slightly fast.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,250 miles

front tyres to 2 mm on the inner edges. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

speedo does not zero.

wipers and washer not checked due to the windscreens being open.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,345 miles

windscreen open at the time of test.

wiper slight fast.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,809 miles

n/s handbrake performance slightly low than the o/s.

side windows tinted.

slight play in the rear wheel bearings.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,821 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

wiper speed very fast

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,193 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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979 MAC is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 979 MAC, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 979 MAC registered?

979 MAC is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is 979 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 979 MAC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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