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JIL 7098

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

224,821 mi
Last recorded224,821 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 7098
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 224,821 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 224,803 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 217,408 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 217,305 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner tierod excessive play

Pass 29 Aug 2019 211,366 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 211,357 miles

Front Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down excessive play in column bush (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 206,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 15 May 2018 206,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 12 May 2017 198,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

throttle cable frayed

Fail 12 May 2017 198,501 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

throttle cable frayed

Pass 7 May 2016 188,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2016 188,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2015 178,722 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 178,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 169,637 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2014 169,637 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2013 161,678 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 161,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 154,364 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut in outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2012 154,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut in outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

rear suspension lowered

unable to check front shock absorber function due to lowered suspension

Pass 19 Nov 2010 152,523 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 18 Nov 2010 152,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 144,365 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 144,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 134,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 120,032 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper starting to split on end

Fail 12 Mar 2007 120,032 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper starting to split on end

Fail 24 Mar 2006 107,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 107,848 miles

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

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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JIL 7098 is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 152,173 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 JIL 7098, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JIL 7098 is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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