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S17 MJN

1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,506 mi
Last recorded64,506 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan75,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 MJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 64,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 60,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,438 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 54,777 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,425 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,499 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,451 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,211 miles

mid section exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,808 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 33,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,202 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 31,200 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,634 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,393 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,392 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 23,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,639 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,332 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 17,332 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 16,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,181 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,002 miles

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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S17 MJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 75,176 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 S17 MJN, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S17 MJN registered?

S17 MJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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