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S477 DHR

1998 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,502 mi
Last recorded147,502 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motorcaravan61,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 DHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 147,502 miles

oil leak

under tray fitted effecting visual inpsection

Fail 29 Sep 2016 147,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Front both brake discs corroded inner

Nearside Rear nail in tyre also cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate surround coming loose

oil leak

under tray fitted effecting visual inpsection

Pass 2 Sep 2015 140,900 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

slight play n/s/f steering arm

transmission oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,994 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 133,990 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 133,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 125,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,574 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 117,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 110,352 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 110,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,750 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 101,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 101,423 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 93,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 87,693 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 78,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 71,096 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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S477 DHR is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 61,497 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S477 DHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S477 DHR is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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