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H2 TEO

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,002 mi
Last recorded129,002 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 TEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 129,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 129,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 114,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 231,652 miles

engine oil leak

genral underbody corrsion

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 21 Apr 2007 200,652 miles

Oil leak

exhaust shield loose

fuel tank dented

heater air intake housing missing

nearside lower steering swivel joint gaitor split

Fail 17 Apr 2007 200,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust shield loose

fuel tank dented

heaterair intake housing missing

offside handbrake cable fouling wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2006 178,993 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 176,359 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 169,242 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 169,201 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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H2 TEO is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H2 TEO, 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 H2 TEO registered?

H2 TEO is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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