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BRP 279S

2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,104 mi
Last recorded84,104 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan87,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 279S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 84,104 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,652 miles

Nearside chassis outrigger behind front door starting to corrode

Fail 22 Nov 2022 80,652 miles

Nearside chassis outrigger behind front door starting to corrode

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake readings slightly low

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,760 miles

Offside parking brake reading only just passed test

Fail 1 Sep 2020 74,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake reading only just passed test

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,948 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,426 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,426 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 63,350 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 61,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,220 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,970 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 56,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,119 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 54,119 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,313 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 52,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,884 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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BRP 279S is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 87,742 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 BRP 279S, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRP 279S?

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What year was BRP 279S registered?

BRP 279S is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is BRP 279S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRP 279S shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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