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N125 PBD

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,410 mi
Last recorded192,410 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 PBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 192,410 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all four hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle missing both seats (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed engine noisy history unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill area next to fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front and rear corroded along various sections [all pipes] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear hubs corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very heavy surface corrosion on all components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate cycle rack (6.1.6 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle body shell corroded in various sections but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 6 Sep 2016 192,164 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 192,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 182,256 miles

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 18 Oct 2013 172,491 miles

Steering wheel has slight play

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 172,491 miles

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

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

Steering wheel has slight play

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 167,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 167,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 159,898 miles

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

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

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

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

front disks slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 159,892 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disks corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2009 140,375 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 140,375 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 135,843 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 130,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 130,780 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 125,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 125,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 118,692 miles

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

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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N125 PBD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N125 PBD, 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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N125 PBD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N125 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 PBD shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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