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MEU 451P

2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

44,174 mi
Last recorded44,174 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEU 451P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 44,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

body shell corroded outside of prescribed areas

exhaust silencer corrode and leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2020 44,174 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

body shell corroded outside of prescribed areas

exhaust silencer corrode and leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2019 44,174 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,487 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 32,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,524 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 24,482 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure buckle (5.2.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 15,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front axle has corrosion on offside

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front tyre worn out of shape

Offside inner cv boot split

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,675 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 12,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,843 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

wipers slow

Fail 10 Sep 2012 9,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

wipers slow

Pass 5 May 2011 5,899 miles

n/s/r sill corroded slightly

steering damper weeping slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2011 5,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 3,680 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 1,850 miles

off side inner and outer sill corroded----near side inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2008 99,195 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 99,195 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill to chassis corroded

slight noise front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,154 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 97,154 miles

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

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

hc is high 850ppm

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2006 91,375 miles

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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MEU 451P is a 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 74,120 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 MEU 451P, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MEU 451P is a 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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