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HRL 536D

2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,777 mi
Last recorded50,777 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan68,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRL 536D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 50,777 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,430 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 50,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,692 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,575 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 49,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,767 miles

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

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside chassis cut to allow fitment of new steering system

Fail 28 Aug 2013 48,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyre sidewalls rubbed by whitewall trims and 88 load index (560kg max) i.e. car tyres

nearside chassis cut to allow fitment of new steering system

Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,017 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,990 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,247 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

No hazard warning fitted at time of retest (not required)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside including brake pipes thickly undersealed.

front passenger seat considered to be a single seat (unusually wide)

no rear bump stops

orange light illuminated on dash - suspect dynamo not charging

Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,247 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside including brake pipes thickly undersealed.

front passenger seat considered to be a single seat (unusually wide)

no rear bump stops

orange light illuminated on dash - suspect dynamo not charging

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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HRL 536D is a 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 68,667 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 HRL 536D, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HRL 536D registered?

HRL 536D is a 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 August 2011.

Is HRL 536D safe to buy?

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