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S781 SAH

1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,969 mi
Last recorded79,969 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan75,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 SAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 79,969 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 79,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 78,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,256 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,862 miles

N/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

O/s/r tyre is worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,049 miles

Both dip beam patterns are on minimum allowable height

Pass 16 Jul 2021 73,302 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 73,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,217 miles

Both headlamps are slightly loose with beam patterns at minimum height

Emissions to clean to read

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,224 miles

Front brakes have slight in-balance

Fail 15 Jul 2019 71,224 miles

Front brakes have slight in-balance

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade edge coming away from support, blade also smear screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade edge coming away from support, blade also smear screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 68,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing Non factory head light/indicator unit fitted, removing side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Adjustment mechanism broken allowing mirror to fold unaided (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing Non factory head light/indicator unit fitted, removing side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade edge coming away from support, blade also smear screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade edge coming away from support, blade also smear screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,353 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 67,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,220 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,457 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 May 2015 65,400 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2014 64,098 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,517 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 62,516 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,103 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,251 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S MIRROR GLASS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,668 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 52,234 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 43,132 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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S781 SAH is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S781 SAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S781 SAH registered?

S781 SAH is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S781 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S781 SAH shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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