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APW 1S

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

303,629 mi
Last recorded303,629 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 1S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 303,629 miles

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

Nearside Front area behind bumper corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 303,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front the area behind the bumper is corroded

Offside Front Cv boot has a small hole that is leaking grease

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 295,070 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 295,070 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 285,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 285,440 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 282,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 273,633 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 267,943 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 265,564 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 258,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 245,020 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 245,020 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 234,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 223,357 miles

Engine has oil leakage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside rear and nearside front tyres not of commercial design

Pass 5 Dec 2014 209,571 miles

2 front abs tracts broken handbrake return spring broken nearside rear lower coil spring rubber missing brake warning light on alternater light on nearside rear hand brake cable outer sheaf damaged

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 209,571 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

2 front abs tracts broken handbrake return spring broken nearside rear lower coil spring rubber missing brake warning light on alternater light on nearside rear hand brake cable outer sheaf damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 204,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

Pass 4 Dec 2012 190,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 183,479 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 183,479 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR MUD FLAP IS INSECURE.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 173,811 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 138,967 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 147,916 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 133,489 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 133,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 119,316 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 103,960 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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APW 1S is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 152,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 APW 1S, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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APW 1S is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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