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P202 PYD

1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,814 mi
Last recorded113,814 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan116,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 PYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 113,814 miles

slight deterioration in front exhaust joint

Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,414 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 106,141 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,480 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

spare wheel loose in carrier but cant fallout

Fail 20 Dec 2022 104,480 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

spare wheel loose in carrier but cant fallout

Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,076 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier but not at risk of falling out

Fail 10 Dec 2021 101,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier but not at risk of falling out

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,824 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,583 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake back plates

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,608 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 94,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on tyre on lock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on tyre on lock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Fog light fitted to wrong side of vehicle (LHD) (1.3.2a)

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

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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P202 PYD is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 116,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P202 PYD, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P202 PYD registered?

P202 PYD is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P202 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 PYD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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