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JBY 527J

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,011 mi
Last recorded16,011 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 527J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,011 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment worn/stiff

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp main beam telltale very dim

Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Rear view mirror detached from windscreen

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

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

Windscreen wiper blades worn

Fail 16 Jul 2014 16,010 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment worn/stiff

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp main beam telltale very dim

Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Rear view mirror detached from windscreen

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,966 miles

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

corrosion throughout underbody

nearside front floor holed

Fail 18 Apr 2012 13,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion throughout underbody

nearside front floor holed

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,576 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 13,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 11,725 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 11,725 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear driveshaft outer gaitors split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 7,681 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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JBY 527J is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 60,228 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 JBY 527J, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JBY 527J registered?

JBY 527J is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is JBY 527J safe to buy?

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