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M533 VDO

1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

256,894 mi
Last recorded256,894 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan87,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 VDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 256,894 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2024 256,894 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2023 256,894 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

driver seat stiff to adjust

wipers poor

Fail 16 Oct 2023 256,894 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

driver seat stiff to adjust

wipers poor

Pass 13 Sep 2022 256,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing ! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 256,894 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 256,894 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil over the engine

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding at the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding at the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 256,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage loose (other) seat behind drivers seat,seat belt buckle insecure to the vehicle (7.1.1 (b))

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

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner brake pads wearing thin,access restricted looking very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding at the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding at the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil over the engine

parking brake efficiency only 18%

Pass 22 Jul 2020 253,598 miles

H/BRAKE POOR/TRAVEL

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT SUSPENSION

Fail 21 Jul 2020 253,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

H/BRAKE POOR/TRAVEL

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 29 May 2019 233,494 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 May 2019 233,420 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip to o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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M533 VDO is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 87,544 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 M533 VDO, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M533 VDO registered?

M533 VDO is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M533 VDO safe to buy?

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