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HNP 997J

2008 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,866 mi
Last recorded12,866 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motorcaravan32,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 997J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 12,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 8,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 2,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 1,154 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,807 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,340 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,218 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,944 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 87,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,832 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,535 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,835 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,501 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Aug 2011 74,471 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2010 71,204 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 71,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,389 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 67,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

security of flexy brake pipes suspect

tread cracking noted nsf

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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HNP 997J is a 2008 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 32,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HNP 997J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HNP 997J registered?

HNP 997J is a 2008 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is HNP 997J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNP 997J shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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