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R168 GAA

1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,416 mi
Last recorded120,416 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan75,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 GAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2025 120,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to coolant leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s front cross member/floor and out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sills at rear suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body at shocker top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner and outer sills not within a prescribed area

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body at n/s rear shocker top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

some suface corrosion to both front chassis outriggers

Pass 14 Mar 2023 119,400 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

body has corrosion

outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 119,400 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

body has corrosion

outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Steering arm slight play inner ball joint.

Slight play n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Fail 11 Mar 2022 118,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 12 inch radius arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Steering arm slight play inner ball joint.

Slight play n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Pass 12 Mar 2021 115,671 miles

Battery and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/s and N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s and N/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 115,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/s and N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s and N/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 110,087 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/s and N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/s and N/s inner sills have surface rust,

O/s outer sill/door step some surface rust,

O/s/f anfd N/s/f inner wheel arches, rear outer sections surface rust,

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/s and N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/s and N/s inner sills have surface rust,

O/s outer sill/door step some surface rust,

O/s/f anfd N/s/f inner wheel arches, rear outer sections surface rust,

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Apr 2019 250,589 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Under vehicle covers fitted,

Pass 23 Apr 2018 248,757 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s and N/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towbar ball covered

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 243,968 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s and N/s (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s and N/s (4.1.E.1)

Under vehicle covers fitted

towbar ball covered,

Pass 26 Apr 2016 235,755 miles

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

inner steering joints some play

oil and coolant leak

towbar ball covered

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 219,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 218,876 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 218,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 215,565 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

n/s/f inertia reel sluggish

Pass 7 Nov 2011 204,438 miles

o/s mirror glass broken

Fail 5 Nov 2010 186,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 186,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 184,203 miles

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

coolant dirty

front discs

Pass 6 Oct 2009 182,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 174,519 miles

inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

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

nearside front tyre just passed test

rear tyres worn uneven

slight wear in steering rack

small cuts in tyres

Fail 23 Oct 2008 174,516 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

inner drive shaft gaiter split

nearside front tyre just passed test

rear tyres worn uneven

slight wear in steering rack

small cuts in tyres

Fail 19 Oct 2007 167,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 167,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 160,538 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 160,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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R168 GAA is a 1998 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 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 75,176 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 R168 GAA, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R168 GAA is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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