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UOD 855R

2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

67,785 mi
Last recorded67,785 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 855R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 67,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated INNER FRONT WHEEL ARCH AND FLOOR (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER AND JACK POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MID CENTER FLOOR SUPPORT HOLED AND CORRODED.

N/S/F AND BOTH REAR OUTRIGGERS HOLED AND CORRODED, ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

N/S/R INNER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED.

O/S/F BUMPER DEFORMATION PANEL AND INNER OUTER X-MEMBER HOLED AND CORRODED.

Park brake cable outer conduits corroded, advise new cables.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering idler pin.

Vehicle has various corrosion and holes but none currently considered structural, advise welding repairs.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,934 miles

All outrigger/jack points holed and corroded.

Corrosion to both rear brake back plates

Corrosion to n/s/r outer wheel arch.

Gearstick bush/pin worn

O/s park brake cable outer poor.

O/s/f indicator lens fading

O/s/f inner wheel arch and inner cab step holed and corroded, outer step still intact.

Whine from alternator/fan

o/s/f seatback semi-insecure (x1 locating ear missed bracket)

Fail 5 Mar 2020 66,934 miles

Nearside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness Suspect loose nut (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Suspect wheel cylinder required (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to n/s/r outer wheel arch.

Gearstick bush/pin worn

All outrigger/jack points holed and corroded.

Corrosion to both rear brake back plates

O/s park brake cable outer poor.

O/s/f indicator lens fading

O/s/f inner wheel arch and inner cab step holed and corroded, outer step still intact.

Play in steering drag link, advise check of lock nut

Whine from alternator/fan

o/s/f seatback semi-insecure (x1 locating ear missed bracket)

Pass 2 Mar 2019 66,506 miles

All outriggers have small holes and corrosion near jack points, structure still sound but would advise local repairs.

N/S/R inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy

O/S/F indicator lens faded starting to show white light

O/S/F inner wheel arch/door step into front panel holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

Vehicle has holes cut in to mid n/s floor for gas bottle vent

all tyres small splits forming in centre of tread

both outer cv boots perishing

engine damp of oil

slight lift in N/S/F lower ball joint ( lower and upper ball joint dust boots deteriorating)

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 1 Mar 2019 66,505 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier no clamp or strap fitted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

N/S/R inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy

O/S/F indicator lens faded starting to show white light

O/S/F inner wheel arch/door step into front panel holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

all out riggers holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

all tyres small splits forming in centre of tread

both outer cv boots perishing

engine damp of oil

holes cut in N/S floor pan?? but not affecting the vehicles structure

play in steering column top bearing

slight lift in N/S/F lower ball joint ( lower and upper ball joint dust boots deteriorating)

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,574 miles

N/S upper and lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

N/S/R inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/F indicator lens faded starting to show white light

O/S/F inner wheel arch/door step holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/F lower panel holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all out riggers holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

all tyres perishing/splits forming in centre of tread

both headlight beam patterns poor

both outer cv boot perishing

central front rigger/brace holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

engine heat shield/cover lose/rattling

engine oil level just over max

holes cut in N/S floor pan?? but not affecting the vehicles structure

odd noise heard from O/S/R wheel when wheel spun?

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 10 Apr 2018 66,574 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Battery insecure clamp not fiited (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S upper and lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

N/S/R inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/F indicator lens faded starting to show white light

O/S/F inner wheel arch/door step holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/F lower panel holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all out riggers holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

all tyres perishing/splits forming in centre of tread

both headlight beam patterns poor

both outer cv boot perishing

central front rigger/brace holed and corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

engine heat shield/cover lose/rattling

engine oil level just over max

holes cut in N/S floor pan?? but not affecting the vehicles structure

odd noise heard from O/S/R wheel when wheel spun?

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,989 miles

N/S upper ball joint dust cover perishing

N/S/F floor has hole but not affecting the vehicles structure

N/S/R inner arch corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

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

O/S/F indicator starting to show white light lens slightly faded

O/S/F inner arch into lower part of front panel corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

all out riggers corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

centre cross member corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

exhaust system has slight corrosion also slight misting of oil on left side on exhaust cover(oil leak)

oil level over max

parking brake just meet its required efficiency 16%

rear torsion bar corroded but not affecting its use

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Fail 6 Apr 2017 64,989 miles

Battery insecure (right side) (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (no washer at all) (8.2.3)

N/S upper ball joint dust cover perishing

N/S/F floor has hole but not affecting the vehicles structure

N/S/R inner arch corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

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

O/S/F indicator starting to show white light lens slightly faded

O/S/F inner arch into lower part of front panel corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

all out riggers corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

centre cross member corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

exhaust system has slight corrosion also slight misting of oil on left side on exhaust cover(oil leak)

oil level over max

parking brake just meet its required efficiency 16%

rear torsion bar corroded but not affecting its use

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,124 miles

All x4 outriggers holes and corroded

Extensive welding to vehicle

Fule hose from tank brushing on starter

Mid chassis ladder small hole

Minor oil leaks

N/S/F both upper and lower ball joints have play and boots are perished

O/S/F inner arch holes

O/S/F step plate corroded

O/S/F upper ball joint play

O/S/R park brake cabel is poor

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Split air intake pipe

Wiring at starter corroded. will need starter motor

various yellow chalk marks on chassis noting corrosion (not us)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 64,124 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by step plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F both upper and lower ball joints have play and boots are perished

O/S/F step plate corroded

O/S/F upper ball joint play

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Split air pipe

did not do brake test because of dangous battery

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,479 miles

Outriggers rusty.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 60,470 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Outriggers rusty.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 56,974 miles

Both rear tyres perhised.

N/s/f tyre perhised.

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,974 miles

Both rear tyres perhised.

N/s/f tyre perhised.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,403 miles

Slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing.

Slight play centre steering pin.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 53,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing.

Slight play centre steering pin.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,629 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 45,619 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,939 miles

Headlamps dim

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jan 2011 43,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Headlamps dim

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Nov 2010 43,915 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,191 miles

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 6 Nov 2009 39,094 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,796 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 31,796 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,839 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 25,830 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,416 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2006 20,316 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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UOD 855R is a 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 74,120 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 UOD 855R, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UOD 855R is a 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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