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B16 LJB

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

25,741 mi
Last recorded25,741 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 25,741 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 25,288 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 24,777 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 24,137 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 23,378 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,054 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 22,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 22,046 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 22,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 20,893 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 20,893 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)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 19,393 miles

Front bumper support bracket corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 193,367 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front bumper support bracket corroded

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,076 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,939 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 10,136 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 3,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO DETERIOATE

Fail 2 Mar 2009 3,642 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO DETERIOATE

Fail 11 Feb 2008 2,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 2,447 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,598 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 22,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B16 LJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LJB, 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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What year was B16 LJB registered?

B16 LJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B16 LJB safe to buy?

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