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H19 HLY

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,426 mi
Last recorded112,426 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 HLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 112,426 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 112,426 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front unable to see brake pads

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,621 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 99,618 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

exhaust back box missing

Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,118 miles

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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H19 HLY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H19 HLY, 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 H19 HLY registered?

H19 HLY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is H19 HLY safe to buy?

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