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FGV 329L

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,053 mi
Last recorded42,053 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 329L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2021 42,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose Drivers side (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers side (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 33,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 33,073 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 25,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2015 13,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 7,744 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 7,732 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 7,174 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 6,613 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,736 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 3,853 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 3,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 1,907 miles

Both front metal brake pipes from brake hoses to calipers starting to corrode

Both front metal brake pipes from master cylinder to brake hoses starting to corrode

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front upper ball joint boot split

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear back plates deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2008 19,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front metal brake pipes from brake hoses to calipers starting to corrode

Both front metal brake pipes from master cylinder to brake hoses starting to corrode

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front upper ball joint boot split

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear back plates deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2007 97,747 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Oct 2007 97,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2006 93,879 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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FGV 329L is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FGV 329L, 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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What year was FGV 329L registered?

FGV 329L is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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