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PHR 181F

2008 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,520 mi
Last recorded88,520 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette43,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHR 181F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 87,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 85,905 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 85,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,695 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 85,688 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,523 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 84,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,117 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 84,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,491 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,411 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 65,055 miles

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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PHR 181F is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 43,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHR 181F, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PHR 181F registered?

PHR 181F is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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