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BRU 541K

2010 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

16,477 mi
Last recorded16,477 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Motor Caravan56,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 541K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 16,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,823 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,127 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,136 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

headlamps poor images

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

passengers seat back clips missing

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

headlamps poor images

offside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

passengers seat back clips missing

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2015 82,798 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,572 miles

bad engine oil leak

offside front tyre slight wear outer edge

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2014 82,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad engine oil leak

offside front tyre slight wear outer edge

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,577 miles

Slight bind on O/S/F brake

Fail 22 Aug 2013 81,576 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight bind on O/S/F brake

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,648 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

slight brake bind on front

Fail 23 Jul 2012 78,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

slight brake bind on front

Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear drive shaft boots split

Fail 18 Aug 2011 77,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,777 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 72,750 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 541K is a 2010 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 56,039 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 541K, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BRU 541K is a 2010 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 September 2010.

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