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RGN 521P

2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

159,967 mi
Last recorded159,967 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGN 521P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 159,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 15,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 9,701 miles

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

Nearside front floor, and rear body sills corroded, outside prescribed area.

Fail 7 May 2019 9,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside front floor, and rear body sills corroded, outside prescribed area.

Pass 1 May 2018 8,476 miles

nearside front lower floor corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

nearside rear inner drive shaft boot split open

Fail 1 Mar 2018 8,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres are badly cracked and perished

nearside front lower floor corroded and holed outside prescribed area

nearside rear inner drive shaft boot deteriorated and split open

Pass 7 Feb 2017 5,551 miles

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

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

all four tyres perrishing

parking brake just met the required readings

Pass 10 Feb 2016 4,559 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 353,363 miles

all four tyres perrishing. offside rear inner sidewall worse

surface corrosion underside

Fail 12 Feb 2015 353,363 miles

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

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

all four tyres perrishing. offside rear inner sidewall worse

surface corrosion underside

Pass 10 Feb 2014 568 miles

L.H.D.head lamps with beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2014 566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

L.H.D.head lamps with beam deflectors fitted at time of test

O/S/F door step corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 98,485 miles

O/S/F tyre feathered

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Left hand drive head lamps fitted at time of test

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Left hand drive head lamps fitted at time of test

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

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded but outside any prescribed area

O/S/F tyre feathered

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,709 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 91,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 90,056 miles

rear axel joints starting to corroded slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,740 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 88,740 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,770 miles

o/s/r brake slightly lazy

underbody corrosion evident

Pass 8 Oct 2007 81,987 miles

front number plate damaged

long travel on park brake

rear axle tube corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2007 81,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

long travel on park brake

rear axle tube corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2006 81,456 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

hand brake traver long

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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RGN 521P is a 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 74,120 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 RGN 521P, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RGN 521P registered?

RGN 521P is a 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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The MOT history for RGN 521P shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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