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H131 NRU

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 2109cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

337,961 mi
Last recorded337,961 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 NRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 337,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 337,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 336,554 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 333,494 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 329,795 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 329,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 329,270 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 325,204 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 325,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 324,214 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 324,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 317,907 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering pipes corroded

slight play rear nearside wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 316,788 miles

rear shock absorber lower bushes splitting

Fail 6 Dec 2012 316,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tie bars forward bushes perished/splitting

rear shock absorber lower bushes splitting

Pass 16 Nov 2011 313,520 miles

front nearside brake hose neck corroded/ brake hose perished on body

front tie bars bushes splitting

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 10 Nov 2011 313,488 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front nearside brake hose neck corroded/ brake hose perished on body

front tie bars bushes splitting

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 21 Oct 2010 310,392 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tie bar bushes splitting

rear shock absorber bushes splitting

Fail 18 Oct 2010 310,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

f/o/s tyre screw in tread

front tie bar bushes splitting

rear shock absorber bushes splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2009 307,404 miles

both rear shock absorbers bushes splitting

front tie bars forward bushes perished

Fail 30 Sep 2009 307,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorbers bushes splitting

front tie bars forward bushes perished

Pass 7 Aug 2008 305,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 305,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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H131 NRU is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H131 NRU, 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 H131 NRU registered?

H131 NRU is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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