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APB 923A

1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,567 mi
Last recorded66,567 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan104,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 923A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 66,567 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 64,036 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,428 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 62,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded.....

light under body corrosion....

n/s/r brake drum back plate wet , advise brake inspection....

noise at o/s/r wheel possible wheel bearing , advise investigation.....

o/s/r lamp lense damaged.....

Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,154 miles

beam deflectors fitted to headlights

extensive under body repairs

inbalance in rear brakes

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2009 59,154 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

extensive under body repairs

inbalance in rear brakes

beam deflectors fitted to headlights

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,297 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2008 57,294 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,705 miles

extensive underbody repairs

inbalance in rear brakes nearside lower

Fail 17 Aug 2007 51,704 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,101 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2005 40,757 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2005 40,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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APB 923A is a 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 104,463 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 APB 923A, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was APB 923A registered?

APB 923A is a 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 October 1994.

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