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AKX 199E

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (8 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate42.1%

Mileage

49,946 mi
Last recorded49,946 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 199E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,946 miles

brake effency only just passed

Fail 26 Jun 2017 49,944 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear hub slightly damp

offside rear hub slightly damp

Fail 4 Apr 2017 49,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2016 49,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,236 miles

o/s/r body mounting corroded

oil leak

underside of vechicle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 49,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r body mounting corroded

oil leak

underside of vechicle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,406 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 48,406 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 May 2013 48,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,341 miles

corrosion generally to floorpan and outrigger areas

corrosion to floorpan areas and front panel

engine oil leaks

oil leaks from rear axle seals

slight play in both king pin bushes

slight play in inner steering idler arm

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,465 miles

corrosion to all floor and out rigger areas not structual

engine oil leak

headlights dim

slight brake inabalance

slight play in all steering joints

wiper blades poor sweep area

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,786 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 45,786 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Aug 2009 45,779 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake flexi hoses perished

corrosion to floorpan and outriggers

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,019 miles

both headlights poor image

corrosion to floorpan areas under rear

engine oil leak

slight play in steering arm n/s

slight play in steering drop arm

Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

corrosion to front and rear floorpan and outriggers

general corrosion to front chassis and surrounding floor areas

rear metal brake pipes corroded/rusty

slight play in steering centre idler arm

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,462 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 43,461 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2007 43,316 miles

Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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AKX 199E is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.1%.

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 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 AKX 199E, 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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AKX 199E is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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