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RRD 274R

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

45,037 mi
Last recorded45,037 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRD 274R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,037 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 43,065 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 43,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 41,975 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 40,436 miles

Front Steering locking device missing idler arm (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,562 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under sealed

Fail 9 Apr 2018 38,540 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure red power cable (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under sealed

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,789 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside (2.6.2)

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2017 37,789 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside (2.6.2)

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,666 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

undertray fitted

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle too short

Fail 11 Apr 2016 35,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

undertray fitted

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle too short

Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,419 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2015 33,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,397 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,247 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f drivers seat is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

Pass 10 May 2012 29,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f drivers seat is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

Fail 8 May 2012 29,974 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f drivers seat is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,702 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 29,699 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,903 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 28,903 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,663 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2007 26,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,930 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 23,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2005 17,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 17,278 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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RRD 274R is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 RRD 274R, 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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RRD 274R is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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