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NJC 61R

2005 Volkswagen Caravanette

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,616 mi
Last recorded53,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravanette43,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJC 61R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,616 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 52,424 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 52,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,893 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 49,422 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,804 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 46,802 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2013 44,516 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 44,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 42,937 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,976 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 40,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 38,654 miles

rear drive shaft gaiters split.

Fail 6 May 2010 38,654 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,664 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,663 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,530 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 32,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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NJC 61R is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 43,883 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJC 61R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NJC 61R is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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