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GVO 441J

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,414 mi
Last recorded74,414 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 441J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,414 miles

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 18 Feb 2022 74,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2017 74,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,035 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

both wiper blades deteriorating

screen washer control insecure on dash

Fail 21 Mar 2016 74,019 miles

Battery insecure both rear (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake application uneven lower effort (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

screen washer control insecure on dash

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,042 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 69,038 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,915 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 59,908 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,158 miles

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

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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GVO 441J is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 60,228 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 GVO 441J, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GVO 441J registered?

GVO 441J is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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