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RBY 785K

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,811 mi
Last recorded186,811 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 785K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 186,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 186,736 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 186,736 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 186,567 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 6 Jun 2018 186,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 185,791 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Fail 20 Jun 2017 185,791 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking due to age

front wiper switch/stalk insecure

Pass 25 May 2016 184,878 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 183,932 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 183,920 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 183,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 182,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 182,281 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 182,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 181,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight weapage from steering idler valve unit

Fail 25 May 2011 181,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight weapage from steering idler valve unit

Pass 19 May 2010 181,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 180,402 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 180,309 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,749 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 17,747 miles

Nearside Front Pre 1950 headlamp aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6.A1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Pre 1950 headlamp aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6.A1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RBY 785K is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,556 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 RBY 785K, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RBY 785K registered?

RBY 785K is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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