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RTT 287M

2009 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,703 mi
Last recorded67,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 287M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 67,703 miles

Offside Rear outer cv boot deteriorated slightly

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 67,703 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear outer cv boot deteriorating slightly

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 67,524 miles

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

Offside rear outer cv boot, deteriorating slightly

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

Pass 11 May 2019 67,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 66,724 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 64,438 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,159 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 63,152 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure off side front upper brake pad retaining pin insecure (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe leaking to off side carb (7.2.3)

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

o/s inlet manifold leaking air at gasket

Pass 30 May 2015 60,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,718 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 58,715 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 55,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,979 miles

headlamp main beam tell-tale not working

Fail 19 Apr 2012 51,977 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlamp main beam tell-tale not working

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,805 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 48,678 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 48,674 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 45,723 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all tyres badly cracking

both headlamp surounds missing at time of test

corrosion to offside step

drive shaft boots in poor condition

engine misfire

nearside front anti-roll bar mounting slightly damaged

nearside track rod end slightly bent

rear bumper missing at time of test

slight damage to rear lamps

surface corrosion to front brake disc,s

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,723 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all tyres badly cracking

both headlamp surounds missing at time of test

corrosion to offside step

drive shaft boots in poor condition

engine misfire

nearside front anti-roll bar mounting slightly damaged

nearside track rod end slightly bent

rear bumper missing at time of test

slight damage to rear lamps

surface corrosion to front brake disc,s

Fail 3 Feb 2009 45,720 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front and nearside rear tyres badly cracking

both headlamp surounds missing at time of test

corrosion to offside step

drive shaft boots in slightly poor condition

engine misfire

nearside front anti roll bar mount slightly damaged

nearside track rod slightly bent

rear bumper missing at time of test

slight damage to rear lamps

surface corrosion to front brake disc,s

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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RTT 287M is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTT 287M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RTT 287M is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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