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GIJ 7291

2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

432 mi
Last recorded432 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan87,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIJ 7291
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 99,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,813 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 98,785 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front suspension bump-stop lug corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top & bottom joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 97,675 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front suspension bump-stop lug corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top & bottom joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,892 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipes previously under-sealed, presume corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2019 96,892 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipes previously under-sealed, presume corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,168 miles

2 of 4 front suspension bump-stops missing

Localized underside corrosion

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured door courtesy light switch wiring/terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Unable to closely inspect all brake pipes, previously undersealed, presume corrosion?

Fail 26 Nov 2018 95,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

2 of 4 front suspension bump-stops missing

Localized underside corrosion

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured door courtesy light switch wiring/terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Unable to closely inspect all brake pipes, previously undersealed, presume corrosion?

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside upper bump stop missing

Fail 17 Nov 2017 92,099 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside upper bump stop missing

Fail 15 Jul 2017 92,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,265 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 84,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,780 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 78,469 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 78,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 8 Dec 2005 78,283 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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GIJ 7291 is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 87,742 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 GIJ 7291, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GIJ 7291 registered?

GIJ 7291 is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for GIJ 7291 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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