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K4 OWN

2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

96,186 mi
Last recorded96,186 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan87,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 OWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 96,186 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 96,186 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 96,046 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 96,046 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 96,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 95,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 94,391 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 May 2023 94,389 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 93,992 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 92,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 91,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 88,471 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,901 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 75,898 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure to lower suspension arm when suspension hanging (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 53kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure to lower suspension arm when wheight on suspension (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 70kg (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,607 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,604 miles

Centre Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering fulcrum pin (2.5.A.3a)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,490 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

slight play on n/s/f wheel

slight top to bottom play on o/s/r wheel

Fail 21 Jul 2014 52,490 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

slight play on n/s/f wheel

slight top to bottom play on o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,756 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,692 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 16 Nov 2007 48,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,297 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 44,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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K4 OWN is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 87,742 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 K4 OWN, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K4 OWN is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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