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UEY 558T

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,338 mi
Last recorded41,338 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 558T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,338 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 41,336 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,618 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 37,618 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,541 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 35,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/ inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sill corroding

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

Offside sill corroding

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 31,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sill corroding

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

Offside sill corroding

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,954 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside front sill end bottom corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 26,953 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside front sill end bottom corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,495 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,755 miles

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

repairs carried out to offside front outer sill

slight damage to offside front door mirror glass

Fail 14 Jun 2013 17,751 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed (not within 30cm of load bearing area)

repairs carried out to offside front outer sill

slight damage to offside front door mirror glass

Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,957 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion and holes to offside outer sill(not within 30cm of prescribed area)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 10,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion and holes to offside outer sill(not within 30cm of prescribed area)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 7,468 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 7,468 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion underneath drivers seat

corrosion underneath passenger front seat close to failure

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,289 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 98,289 miles

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

n/s rear shocky slight misting of oil

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear shocky slight misting of oil

oil leak

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2009 93,518 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 85,090 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,090 miles

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

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

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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UEY 558T is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,556 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 UEY 558T, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UEY 558T registered?

UEY 558T is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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The MOT history for UEY 558T shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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