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M437 WCA

1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,193 mi
Last recorded95,193 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan104,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 WCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,193 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 94,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,415 miles

N/S/F O/S/F SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 20 Jun 2024 93,415 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F O/S/F SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 26 Jun 2023 92,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,396 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 91,396 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 89,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 89,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,473 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,950 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s chassis and inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 77,950 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s chassis and inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,357 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2012 76,602 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2012 76,589 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2010 74,937 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 74,937 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,039 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,033 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,859 miles

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

power steering belt noisey

Fail 31 May 2007 61,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

power steering belt noisey

Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,693 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 59,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M437 WCA is a 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 104,463 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 M437 WCA, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M437 WCA registered?

M437 WCA is a 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 August 1994.

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