CarVerify

Free Car Check

VW55 WFC

2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,399 mi
Last recorded130,399 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan68,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW55 WFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 130,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s driving lamp not working, but not mandatory

Fail 17 Oct 2025 130,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

n/s driving lamp not working, but not mandatory

Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,940 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,515 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar bracket is corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,644 miles

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar brackets are corroded (6.1.6 (a))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,590 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,691 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,650 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 75,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 66,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16c 3mm (4.1.E.1)

wheel alignment req checking has the offside rear tyre as worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,639 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted however there are some damaged

exhaust system corroded

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 45,174 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,239 miles

Exhaust has parts of system corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 34,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has parts of system corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,728 miles

O/S mirror damaged

Exhaust has parts of system corroded

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

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

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VW55 WFC is a 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 68,667 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 VW55 WFC, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VW55 WFC?

You can check the full history of VW55 WFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VW55 WFC registered?

VW55 WFC is a 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is VW55 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW55 WFC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VW55 WFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VW55 WFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.