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9121 EL

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,262 mi
Last recorded135,262 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9121 EL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 135,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 135,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2025 135,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2024 135,204 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2024 135,204 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2023 134,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 134,623 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2022 134,623 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2021 134,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres over 10 years old !!!.

Fail 27 Jul 2021 134,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyres over 10 years old !!!.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 134,041 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 133,580 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 133,277 miles

minor exhaust leak..

Fail 13 Aug 2018 133,277 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

minor exhaust leak..

Pass 24 Aug 2017 132,375 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 132,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,788 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 131,788 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 131,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 131,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front bump stops slightly deteriated

spare wheel and carrier missing

tow bar ball missing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 131,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front bump stops slightly deteriated

spare wheel and carrier missing

tow bar ball missing

Fail 6 Sep 2013 131,133 miles

N/s front tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tow ball not fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2013 131,133 miles

N/s front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tow ball not fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 121,709 miles

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

near side and off side door mirror glass damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2011 121,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side and off side door mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2010 113,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 113,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 104,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 94,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,683 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,435 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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9121 EL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 152,173 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9121 EL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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9121 EL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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