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VAM 549D

2017 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 549D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside king pin has slight lift

Pass 17 May 2019 58,366 miles

service brake efficiency only just met indicating system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 9 May 2019 58,311 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not lock in position and very stiff to operate, (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

drivers door difficult to open.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,490 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 57,490 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VAM 549D is a 2017 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 50,757 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 VAM 549D, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAM 549D registered?

VAM 549D is a 2017 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 2017.

Is VAM 549D safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 549D shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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