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VW55 TAN

2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,521 mi
Last recorded83,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW55 TAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 83,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 81,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,105 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 78,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,706 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,920 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,579 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 59,577 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,792 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,871 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,203 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,464 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 36,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,485 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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VW55 TAN is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 54,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VW55 TAN, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VW55 TAN registered?

VW55 TAN is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is VW55 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW55 TAN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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