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N133 PBD

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

256,922 mi
Last recorded256,922 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 PBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 256,922 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 256,548 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 254,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 254,197 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 251,316 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking on

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

engine leaking oil

powersteering pipes rusty across steering rack

Fail 16 May 2017 251,316 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking on

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

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

engine leaking oil

powersteering pipes rusty across steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2016 247,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front of outer sill holed (not within a prescribed area)

Rear shockabsorbers (both) deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 244,127 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside/nearside front outer sill areas light corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2015 243,995 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside/nearside front outer sill areas light corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2014 241,663 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 238,853 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in rack n/s

Fail 28 Dec 2012 238,853 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in rack n/s

Pass 16 Mar 2012 235,238 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 231,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 231,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 228,934 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 223,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 221,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 216,665 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 210,884 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 205,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 200,497 miles

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

play in offside front power steering rack arm

Pass 14 Jun 2007 193,220 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 187,875 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 180,626 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 174,380 miles

N/Side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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N133 PBD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N133 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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N133 PBD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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