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HDV 474D

2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

3,600 mi
Last recorded3,600 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan73,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 474D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 3,600 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 3,223 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 3,200 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 2,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 2,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 1,676 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 99,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,010 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,006 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 97,001 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,614 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,572 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,748 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 92,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 90,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 90,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,278 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,141 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,102 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 85,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 82,282 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,533 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 78,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play both king pins.

Pass 31 May 2007 78,217 miles

Slight play both king pins.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 76,613 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 76,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise play in both lower king pin joints

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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HDV 474D is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,232 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 HDV 474D, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDV 474D registered?

HDV 474D is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is HDV 474D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDV 474D shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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