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L444 SHY

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,435 mi
Last recorded87,435 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 SHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 87,435 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 87,434 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 83,412 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 83,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

obligatory indirect vision device seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

windscreen tinted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear box section corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 65,634 miles

Nearside Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,634 miles

Nearside Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 May 2012 63,878 miles

Nearside Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 10 Apr 2012 63,877 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 5 May 2011 60,417 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 53,603 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 53,603 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,472 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 48,419 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 48,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,940 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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L444 SHY is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 L444 SHY, 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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L444 SHY is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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