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P548 HAU

1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,167 mi
Last recorded65,167 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan116,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 HAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 65,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2025 63,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 55,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,495 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 51,484 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2020 49,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,172 miles

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

Front tyres outer walls are split and perished . no plys or cords showing

Rear tyres outer side walls split and perished . no plys or cords showing

both outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,404 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,526 miles

grease aplyed to brake pipes . difficult to inspect

under body and running gear is wax oiled

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,579 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,365 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,553 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 42,433 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 42,433 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,232 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 42,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,022 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,223 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,875 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 33,875 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 31,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 27,203 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,048 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 22,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P548 HAU is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P548 HAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P548 HAU registered?

P548 HAU is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P548 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P548 HAU shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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