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G15 YNC

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,232 mi
Last recorded230,232 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 YNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 230,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 229,570 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 228,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 226,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 225,273 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 223,690 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 223,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 219,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 218,014 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 217,977 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 217,771 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 217,771 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 213,257 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back box corroded

sign of coolant leak on front cross member

vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 6 Apr 2012 213,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back box corroded

sign of coolant leak on front cross member

vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2011 207,370 miles

all 4 brake discs are very corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 207,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all 4 brake discs are very corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 206,196 miles

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

slight play in steering

Fail 26 Sep 2009 206,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Sep 2008 202,448 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2008 202,448 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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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G15 YNC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 141,911 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 G15 YNC, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G15 YNC registered?

G15 YNC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is G15 YNC safe to buy?

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