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J33 DVB

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,243 mi
Last recorded186,243 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 DVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 186,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2021 185,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 185,397 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 184,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 184,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 182,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 182,232 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 178,850 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 175,509 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2013 169,797 miles

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2012 166,051 miles

Rear wiper poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2012 166,051 miles

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

Rear wiper poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2011 152,638 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2010 137,040 miles

Exhaust heat shield touching antiroll bar and steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 137,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust heat shield touching antiroll bar and steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 120,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 105,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 76,673 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 76,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,214 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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J33 DVB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 152,111 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 J33 DVB, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J33 DVB registered?

J33 DVB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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