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BRU 478K

2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,749 mi
Last recorded23,749 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan73,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 478K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 23,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 21,668 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 21,668 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,161 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 13,182 miles

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

steering coupling perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 105,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 105,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,877 miles

n/s/r side marker lamp lens missing

side load door corroding and holed bottom and under windows

Fail 22 Mar 2011 7,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r side marker lamp lens missing

side load door corroding and holed bottom and under windows

Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,548 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 48,548 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 3,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 3,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 2,404 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 2,404 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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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BRU 478K is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,232 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 BRU 478K, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BRU 478K registered?

BRU 478K is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is BRU 478K safe to buy?

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