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JTL 198T

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

6,974 mi
Last recorded6,974 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTL 198T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 6,974 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear chassis/cross member damaged

head lights have a product on the lens

Pass 6 Jun 2018 5,720 miles

Nearside Front Slight Brake Bind

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Lower and Upper (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Cross Member Heavily Damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2018 5,717 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Slight Brake Bind

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Lower and Upper (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Cross Member Heavily Damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2017 4,955 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower ball joints boots deteriorated

both heat exchangers loose on exhausts

brake pedal rubber worn

centre cross member damaged

clutch pedal rubber split

n/s inner and outer cv boots split

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s inner and outer cv boots deteriorated

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy when rotated

o/s/r brake back plate damp?

Fail 15 Jun 2017 4,943 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower ball joints boots deteriorated

both heat exchangers loose on exhausts

brake pedal rubber worn

centre cross member damaged

clutch pedal rubber split

n/s inner and outer cv boots split

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s inner and outer cv boots deteriorated

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy when rotated

o/s/r brake back plate damp?

Pass 16 Jun 2016 3,978 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 3,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 2,565 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 861 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 859 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 99,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear drive shaft outer boot perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 97,196 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisey.

N/S/R outer cv boot split

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jun 2011 97,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisey.

N/S/R outer cv boot split

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2010 94,756 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,017 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight deterioration on rear outer tyre walls

Fail 2 Jun 2009 93,017 miles

Nearside Front 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 position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight deterioration on rear outer tyre walls

Pass 12 Jun 2008 90,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 5 Jun 2008 90,828 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear brakes imbalanced

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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JTL 198T is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JTL 198T, 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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JTL 198T is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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