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EDE 53R

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,360 mi
Last recorded97,360 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 53R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,360 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,587 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tail pipe corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 96,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tail pipe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,136 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 91,136 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,620 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009
Fail 8 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,549 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 79,549 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 69,881 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both sides front wheel bearings have started to emit roughness noises NOT considered excessive . However attention is required at regular basis.

corrosion assesment is required at regular basis due to age and condition of this vehicle

unable to asses fully the wheel nuts and brake components due to wheel trims and rim design

Fail 21 Sep 2006 69,881 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both sides front wheel bearings have started to emit roughness noises NOT considered excessive . However attention is required at regular basis.

corrosion assesment is required at regular basis due to age and condition of this vehicle

unable to asses fully the wheel nuts and brake components due to wheel trims and rim design

Pass 20 Sep 2005 66,238 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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EDE 53R is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,556 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 EDE 53R, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EDE 53R is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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