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S621 CBW

1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,432 mi
Last recorded93,432 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan75,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS621 CBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 93,432 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball o/s n/s slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded but no leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2025 91,259 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at tow hook (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 88,193 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,726 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 84,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 81,785 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,232 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 78,231 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 71,591 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 71,554 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 67,340 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

Nearside front tyre valve heavily perished

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 May 2016 67,318 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

Nearside front tyre valve heavily perished

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 61,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Slight cut on nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,279 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Water ingress into offside stop/tail light ,not affecting light output at the moment

Fail 13 May 2013 48,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusty

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reverse lights staying on

Pass 13 May 2013 48,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reverse lights staying on

Pass 24 May 2012 43,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 32,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,512 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,055 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 26,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

brake has long pedal travel but not excessive

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,829 miles

brake has long pedal travel but not excessive

Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,574 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

temporary masks fitted to headlamps

Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,303 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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S621 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S621 CBW, 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 S621 CBW registered?

S621 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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