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BBJ 768S

2009 Volkswagen Caravanette

Green Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,986 mi
Last recorded147,986 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 768S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 147,986 miles

front valence surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 147,980 miles

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Fail 18 Jul 2016 147,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 147,962 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 147,962 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 147,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 147,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 147,971 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 147,971 miles

Both rear outer driveshaft gaiters slpit

One mounting bolt missing from each side of rear bumper

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2011 147,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Both rear outer driveshaft gaiters slpit

One mounting bolt missing from each side of rear bumper

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 147,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front & nearside rear tyres show signs of cracking & perishing

both offside rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 15 Jul 2010 147,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front & nearside rear tyres show signs of cracking & perishing

both offside rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 146,241 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 146,241 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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BBJ 768S is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBJ 768S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BBJ 768S is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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