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MKH 401E

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,849 mi
Last recorded60,849 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKH 401E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,849 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 60,844 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,100 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 60,078 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 59,579 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 59,579 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

wipers not working(vehicle has opening windscreen)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,237 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,918 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,932 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 55,923 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,638 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from offside rear half shaft

Slight play in front king pins

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,450 miles

brake pipe unions at offside rear and nearside rear back plates damp

corrosion to sill panels

damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre

rear number plate poor

steering pivot on front axle beam worn

various oil leaks

vehicle jumps out of 4th gear

washers poor

wipers poor

Fail 9 Feb 2010 27,088 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre

long travel on parking brake lever

offside rear back plate damp

offside wiper blade modified

rear indicators flashing pale orange

steering wheel off centre

various slight oil leaks

water leak into nearside of cab

wear in steering pivot point at centre of front axle

wipers poor

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,088 miles

damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre

long travel on parking brake lever

offside rear back plate damp

offside wiper blade modified

rear indicators flashing pale orange

steering wheel off centre

various slight oil leaks

water leak into nearside of cab

wear in steering pivot point at centre of front axle

wipers poor

Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,194 miles

front number plate poor

headlamp aims on limit

offside headlamp unit poorly fitted

wipers poor

Fail 12 Feb 2009 12,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front number plate poor

headlamp aims on limit

offside headlamp unit poorly fitted

wipers poor

Pass 13 Feb 2008 2,971 miles

parking brake travel long

slight play at off side front suspension

wiper efficiency poor

Fail 12 Feb 2008 2,961 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

parking brake travel long

slight play at off side front suspension

wiper efficiency poor

Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,402 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 16/2/07

Fail 16 Feb 2007 19,391 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various oil leaks

all tyres starting to perish

battery insecure

exhaust silencer rusty

gearchange rod lightly touches steering component

light switch on dashboard worn

long travel on parking brake lever

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,045 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 19,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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MKH 401E is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,556 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 MKH 401E, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MKH 401E registered?

MKH 401E is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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