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C7 BJD

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

436,208 mi
Last recorded436,208 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 BJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 436,208 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 430,080 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 423,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 416,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lamp damaged

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside front & inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front brake disc worn slightly inner facing edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear(s) (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure outer sill(s)arch(s)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 408,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front fog lights damaged

wheel arches all corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 403,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front fog lights damaged

wheel arches all corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 397,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel arches corroded

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f fog light lense broken

rear shocker bump stops incomplete

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2019 397,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel arches corroded

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f fog light lense broken

rear shocker bump stops incomplete

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2018 389,405 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light smashed

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all wheel arches corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2018 389,401 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light smashed

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all wheel arches corroded

o/s/f mudflap insecure

o/s/r tyre has perish marks in sidewall

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2017 381,015 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2017 381,015 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 364,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has perish marks in sidewall

oil leak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 364,141 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

o/s/r tyre has perish marks in sidewall

oil leak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 356,149 miles

Centre exhaust joining clamp detiorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

emissions not tested oil light on

incorrect battery fitted

windscreen damaged outside swept area and zone a

Fail 25 Nov 2015 356,148 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust joining clamp detiorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

emissions not tested oil light on

Pass 29 Mar 2014 338,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 318,481 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 318,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 302,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 286,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 269,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 255,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 233,484 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 210,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 192,118 miles

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

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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C7 BJD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C7 BJD, 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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C7 BJD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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