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ICZ 4229

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,906 mi
Last recorded121,906 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationICZ 4229
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint os and ns (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint os and ns (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise os sill corroded

advise service brake poor on rear axle

battery insecure but unlikely to fall from position.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 121,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes above gearbox towards os (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes above gearbox to ns (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint os and ns (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint os and ns (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise os sill corroded

advise service brake poor on rear axle

battery insecure but unlikely to fall from position.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 111,779 miles

Centre Rear Lower Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 103,707 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,966 miles

Rear exhaust Slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2013 92,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust Slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,788 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion drivers side sill

o/s/f steering track control arm slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,646 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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ICZ 4229 is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 148,408 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 ICZ 4229, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ICZ 4229 registered?

ICZ 4229 is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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