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BBJ 763S

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

2,531 mi
Last recorded2,531 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 763S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 2,531 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 1,816 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 1,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking compensator leaking brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure Fitted upside down (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Bump stop removed

Offside Front Bump stop removed

Pass 24 Feb 2016 281 miles

Nearside Front seat slightly loose, 1x bolt loose

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Steering column shaft has slight end float in idler pin (2.1.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front seat slightly loose, 1x bolt loose

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float in idler pin (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,091 miles

both front flexible hose reatining clips incorrectly fitted

near side rear brake binding

Fail 13 Mar 2015 99,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front flexible hose reatining clips incorrectly fitted

near side rear brake binding

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,166 miles

washers poor

Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,721 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,663 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 95,663 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,814 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 92,907 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Oct 2009 92,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,856 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 95,212 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 95,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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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BBJ 763S is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 60,228 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 BBJ 763S, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BBJ 763S registered?

BBJ 763S is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BBJ 763S shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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