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ETL 54C

2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,237 mi
Last recorded31,237 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETL 54C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,237 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,986 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 26,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

noisy n/s front bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 20,342 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 20,342 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,639 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

under vehicle has been covered in black oil

Fail 26 Aug 2011 19,632 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

under vehicle has been covered in black oil

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,889 miles

1. front number plate damaged . 2. poor dip light image ( 6 VOLT SUSTEM ) 3.HEADLIGHT TEL TALE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 18,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1. front number plate damaged . 2. poor dip light image ( 6 VOLT SUSTEM ) 3.HEADLIGHT TEL TALE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,286 miles

1.light corrosion on rear brake pipes and r/h front . light wear in l/h front wheel bearing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 17,286 miles

1.light corrosion on rear brake pipes and r/h front . light wear in l/h front wheel bearing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 112,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

under vehicle is covered in black wax oil

Pass 26 Jul 2008 112,637 miles

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

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

under vehicle is covered in black wax oil

Pass 3 Aug 2007 938 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 928 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2006 4,621 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 4,065 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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ETL 54C is a 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 74,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETL 54C, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ETL 54C registered?

ETL 54C is a 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is ETL 54C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETL 54C shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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