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M4 DYM

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

275,544 mi
Last recorded275,544 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 DYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 275,544 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2019 275,460 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2018 267,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 267,765 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 263,124 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 263,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 257,110 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge very worn

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 252,416 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 246,591 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 246,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 242,414 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2013 242,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 236,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 236,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 229,049 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 228,631 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 219,013 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 219,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 210,845 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 206,654 miles

Centre Offside Seat Insecure However is a removable seat. Requires instalation or removal and should not be used in its present state

Fail 16 Jun 2006 206,654 miles

Centre Offside Seat Insecure However is a removable seat. Requires instalation or removal and should not be used in its present state

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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M4 DYM is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M4 DYM, 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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M4 DYM is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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