MOT Status
ValidMileage
124,357 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints worn/movement
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints worn/movement
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust detreating
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering system fouling brake hose (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
footbrake performance on limit (50%)
rear footbrake performance requires attention soon
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
rear brake discs slightly worn pitted or scored
rear inner brake pads wearing thin
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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B16 FVW is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 151,130 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 B16 FVW, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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B16 FVW is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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