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MCY 125J

2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

2,477 mi
Last recorded2,477 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan73,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 125J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 2,477 miles

foot brake performance, handbrake performance

nearside track rod slightly distorted

slight play in both nearside wheel bearings

Fail 20 Feb 2017 2,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

foot brake performance, handbrake performance

nearside track rod slightly distorted

slight play in both nearside wheel bearings

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 98,691 miles

Nearside rear inner C V gaiter split (excessive)

Offside rear wheel arch/sill corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,450 miles

All four rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,683 miles

All four rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Corrosion to drivers floor pan

Fail 20 Mar 2013 97,683 miles

All four rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Corrosion to drivers floor pan

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside front

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

both rear inner wheel arche's corrided

corrosion to both outer sill's

corrosion to engine bay / rear arche's

slight corrosion to front axle

Fail 21 Mar 2012 97,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside front

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

both rear inner wheel arche's corrided

corrosion to both outer sill's

corrosion to engine bay / rear arche's

slight corrosion to front axle

Pass 21 Mar 2011 96,365 miles

All four rear CV boots split

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake pipe corroded at caliper end

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside front bracke pipe corroded at caliper end

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside rear wheel beareing has slight play

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing close to excessive

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

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 21 Mar 2011 96,365 miles

All four rear CV boots split

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded at caliper end

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside front bracke pipe corroded at caliper end

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside rear wheel beareing has slight play

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing close to excessive

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

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 19 Mar 2010 94,616 miles

All drive shaft gaiters split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front caliper steel brake pipes rusty

Front top and bottom swivel gaiters split

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside front radius arms

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

Track rods slightly distorted

Tyres perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2010 94,604 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All drive shaft gaiters split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front caliper steel brake pipes rusty

Front top and bottom swivel gaiters split

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside front radius arms

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

Track rods slightly distorted

Tyres perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,672 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake dics getting rusty

n/s/r & o/s/r drive shaft boot split

slight play in rear hub bearings

Fail 23 Mar 2009 93,670 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake dics getting rusty

n/s/r & o/s/r drive shaft boot split

slight play in rear hub bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2008 93,306 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r & o/s/r drive shaf boot split

Fail 15 Mar 2007 92,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,424 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 89,658 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s driveshaft boots split

rubber boots split n/s/f and os/f ball joints

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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MCY 125J is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,232 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 MCY 125J, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MCY 125J is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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