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DXZ 1255

1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

188,143 mi
Last recorded188,143 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan87,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 1255
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 188,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 187,983 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 187,953 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,575 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 185,875 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working and nearside rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside front (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 183,039 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 183,039 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 181,069 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 181,068 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 176,251 miles

nearside front chassi corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 176,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front chassi corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 170,459 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front inner step and both sides off chassi at front corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2014 170,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhoust clamp

offside front inner step and both sides off chassi at front corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2013 163,674 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 163,674 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 158,430 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 158,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2011 152,725 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 145,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 139,992 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 139,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 133,872 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 130,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 121,731 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 121,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DXZ 1255 is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 87,544 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 DXZ 1255, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DXZ 1255 registered?

DXZ 1255 is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is DXZ 1255 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 1255 shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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