MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,410 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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)
Steering wheel has slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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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.
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