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H408 AMB

1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

156,194 mi
Last recorded156,194 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan112,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH408 AMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 156,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and spreading to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 155,279 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 155,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 153,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 152,232 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 150,651 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,918 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 146,431 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 144,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2017 142,179 miles

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

nearside front & nearside rear tyres cracking in sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,184 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 135,319 miles

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

exhaust system coroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 130,573 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 129,195 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 127,012 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 126,392 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 126,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 124,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 129,996 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 117,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 113,779 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 109,709 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H408 AMB is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 112,664 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 H408 AMB, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H408 AMB registered?

H408 AMB is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H408 AMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H408 AMB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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