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VIW 3870

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,941 mi
Last recorded20,941 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 3870
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 20,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 19,095 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy strong advisory (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, worse on nearside (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to offside front jacking point

Fail 15 Jun 2021 19,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy strong advisory (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, worse on nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to offside front jacking point

Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,717 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play bothsides (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 16,406 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both wheels bearings (2.6.2)

play in steering idler

Fail 23 Mar 2017 16,406 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both wheels bearings (2.6.2)

play in steering idler

Pass 30 Mar 2016 14,961 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in steering idler

Fail 30 Mar 2016 14,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in steering idler

Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,847 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 9,847 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 6,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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VIW 3870 is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VIW 3870, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIW 3870 registered?

VIW 3870 is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is VIW 3870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 3870 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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