CarVerify

Free Car Check

P301 GRB

1997 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2370cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,920 mi
Last recorded93,920 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Motorcaravan99,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 GRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc
View full Volkswagen Motorcaravan reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 93,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 91,703 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,532 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 90,573 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 87,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,854 miles

front brakes slightly out balance

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

slight surface corrosion both front wheel arch's

slight surface corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,943 miles

Front cross member slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both top (2.4.G.2)

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

both handbrake rods corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,043 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corroded above both front wheels not in any prescribed area

Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,384 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 76,292 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,371 miles

both outerr sills slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Oct 2013 70,302 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both outerr sills slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear parking brake rods to cables corroded

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,752 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside door mirror cracked but still see though it ok

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,165 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 46,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,536 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
Full Volkswagen Motorcaravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P301 GRB is a 1997 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 99,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P301 GRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P301 GRB?

You can check the full history of P301 GRB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P301 GRB registered?

P301 GRB is a 1997 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P301 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 GRB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P301 GRB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P301 GRB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.