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ARA 379A

2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,231 mi
Last recorded72,231 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan68,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 379A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 72,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 70,950 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 70,113 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,082 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 67,892 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 65,970 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 63,113 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 60,656 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,944 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 55,593 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 53,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 49,795 miles

front suspention has little or no travel

front wheel alinement out

Fail 3 May 2013 49,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

front suspention has little or no travel

front wheel alinement out

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,810 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 46,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,498 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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ARA 379A is a 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 68,667 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 ARA 379A, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARA 379A registered?

ARA 379A is a 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is ARA 379A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 379A shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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