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N131 NYJ

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,535 mi
Last recorded182,535 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 NYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 182,535 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 180,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipes (very slight) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 180,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipes (very slight) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 158,261 miles

exhaust system deteriorated / has a minor leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 155,124 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 155,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 147,801 miles

exhaust deteriorated and patched

Pass 19 Feb 2013 135,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 134,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

rear drive shaft gaiters starting to deteriorate

slight wear in top steering column bush

Pass 25 Jan 2011 133,364 miles

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

slight wear in steering rack

slight wear in top steering column bush

Pass 23 Feb 2010 130,385 miles

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

offside rear inner drive shaft gaitor split

offside wiper blade starting to split

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2009 126,519 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 120,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 110,498 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 103,695 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 103,695 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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N131 NYJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N131 NYJ, 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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What year was N131 NYJ registered?

N131 NYJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N131 NYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N131 NYJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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