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EKH 533J

2014 Volkswagen Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,031 mi
Last recorded6,031 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 533J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 6,031 miles

Central Front steering idler has slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 5,869 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Frontal steering ball joint has excessive play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner and outer ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner and outer ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour Both fronts. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 5,578 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 5,559 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 5,239 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside park brake low effort

Pass 29 Jun 2022 4,920 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 4,732 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 4,725 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 4,348 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 3,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure washer switch insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour amber coloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 3,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure washer switch insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour amber coloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 2,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 1,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 240 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r lower shocker bushes worn and perished

rear brake efforts fluctuating

Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,660 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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EKH 533J is a 2014 Volkswagen Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKH 533J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EKH 533J is a 2014 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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