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N126 PHM

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,463 mi
Last recorded143,463 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 PHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 143,463 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 135,818 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 135,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 115,569 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 96,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N126 PHM is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N126 PHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N126 PHM registered?

N126 PHM is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N126 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N126 PHM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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