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Y387 MVV

2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

259,199 mi
Last recorded259,199 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan87,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY387 MVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 259,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 258,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake flexi perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 258,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake flexi perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 256,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriating and small hole (7.1.2)

nsf door mirror glass cracked and shroud damaged

spare tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 28 Jun 2017 256,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriating and small hole (7.1.2)

nsf door mirror glass cracked and shroud damaged

spare tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 1 Jun 2016 253,263 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 31 May 2016 253,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 10 Feb 2015 242,913 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 222,119 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 222,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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Y387 MVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 87,742 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 Y387 MVV, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y387 MVV registered?

Y387 MVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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