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PHU 527R

2002 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,991 mi
Last recorded110,991 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Motor Caravan75,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 527R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 110,991 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2017 110,902 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2016 108,157 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 100,565 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 100,565 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 98,978 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front suspension low / bump stops removed

no steering lock ?

rear drum back plates corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 98,954 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear seat belt mount corroded (no seat )

no steering lock ?

rear drum back plates corroded

Pass 6 May 2006 95,807 miles

Corrodsion to nearside front door step

Silght play steering idler

Fail 20 Apr 2006 95,787 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking 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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PHU 527R is a 2002 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 75,824 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHU 527R, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PHU 527R registered?

PHU 527R is a 2002 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is PHU 527R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 527R shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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