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RBK 43H

2005 Volkswagen Caravanette

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

6,525 mi
Last recorded6,525 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravanette43,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBK 43H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 6,525 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 5,659 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 5,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 4,204 miles

steering lock faulty.some wear in steering idler.drivers door mirror poor condition.

Fail 5 May 2015 4,199 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering lock faulty.some wear in steering idler.drivers door mirror poor condition.

Pass 27 May 2014 2,750 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 2,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 724 miles

Steering lock IN OP.

Fail 16 May 2013 560 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering lock IN OP.

Pass 4 May 2012 99,035 miles

4 x out rigs slight corrosion

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside washer jet not working

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both head lamp aims very weak

front brake ballance 24%

rear brake balance 24%

Fail 30 Apr 2012 99,034 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

4 x out rigs slight corrosion

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside washer jet not working

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 96,635 miles

drivers door sticking

n/s/r tyre perished advise change

Fail 24 May 2011 96,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door sticking

n/s/r tyre perished advise change

Pass 11 May 2010 95,378 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2009 92,343 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

steering box noisey

Fail 21 May 2009 92,343 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

steering box noisey

Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 85,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

suspension ball joint dust covers persihed

Fail 18 Jul 2006 85,389 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front top ball joint cover split

offside brake binding slightly

oil leak

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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RBK 43H is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravanette in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 43,883 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBK 43H, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RBK 43H is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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