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M149 NEL

2000 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,947 mi
Last recorded275,947 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle147,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 NEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 275,947 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to open tailgate

Fail 15 Jun 2009 275,947 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to open tailgate

Pass 10 Jun 2008 269,349 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 269,348 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and both rear tyre treads wearing low on edges.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 262,880 miles

brake pedal slight travel

rear tyres wearing unevenly †and sidewalls damaged †exhaust corroded †steering coloum uj slight play †dash goes off †when lights turned on

Pass 17 Mar 2006 260,534 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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M149 NEL is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 147,556 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 M149 NEL, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M149 NEL registered?

M149 NEL is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is M149 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M149 NEL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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