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H597 EPX

1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,877 mi
Last recorded105,877 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan112,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 EPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 105,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 May 2026 105,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,886 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 92,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2022 92,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2018 88,685 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 88,684 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 87,089 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Fail 31 May 2017 87,089 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,057 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack up due to old age

Complete exhaust system is in a poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,074 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,980 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 83,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front brake discs deteriorated

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

towbar socket corroded and insecure and wiring faultyin socket

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly deteriorated and cracxking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,879 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front brake discs deteriorated

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

towbar socket corroded and insecure and wiring faultyin socket

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly deteriorated and cracxking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,768 miles

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

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

corrosion os of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,672 miles

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

Corrosion on OS of vehicle

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,631 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 83,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

midle rear bush by gear box worn

Pass 20 Sep 2007 83,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 83,010 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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H597 EPX is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H597 EPX, 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 H597 EPX registered?

H597 EPX is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1991.

Is H597 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H597 EPX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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