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N131 PBD

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Gold Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,853 mi
Last recorded214,853 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 PBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 214,853 miles

Nearside Front slight brake kick

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering noisey

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2017 214,850 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 211,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch/chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

general underside corrosion

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 211,160 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch/chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

general underside corrosion

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 208,202 miles

Coolant leak

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

OSF wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 204,416 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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 19 Mar 2013 200,270 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 200,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 195,433 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

all brake pipes to rear compensator slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 195,431 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

all brake pipes to rear compensator slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 190,886 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 190,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 185,121 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 184,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 180,200 miles

Both outer sills thin in places

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2009 180,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both outer sills thin in places

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2008 175,429 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 175,360 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 171,048 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 171,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 168,445 miles

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 PBD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Gold 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 N131 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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N131 PBD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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