MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front sill
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Brake cable damaged hand brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front sill
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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FE-823-XD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FE-823-XD, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FE-823-XD?
You can check the full history of FE-823-XD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FE-823-XD registered?
FE-823-XD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 October 1996.
Is FE-823-XD safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE-823-XD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FE-823-XD have outstanding finance?
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