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UAG 863

1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,154 mi
Last recorded10,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan116,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAG 863
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 10,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 9,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front headlamp aim

steering wheel slightly cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2017 8,022 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play central spin pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 6,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 3,032 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all shock absorber rubber bushes starting to perish

Fail 22 Sep 2014 3,011 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front and rear shockabsorber rubber bushes starting to perish

Pass 29 Apr 2013 2,521 miles

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 23 Mar 2012 1,648 miles

imbalance on rear brake

Fail 22 Mar 2012 1,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 219 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 215 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 193 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,906 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 79,906 miles

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 79,801 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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UAG 863 is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 116,704 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 UAG 863, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UAG 863?

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What year was UAG 863 registered?

UAG 863 is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is UAG 863 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAG 863 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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