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N135 DDY

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,934 mi
Last recorded230,934 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 DDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 230,934 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch rear of and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/door step, outside priscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 226,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 226,716 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 220,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 220,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 213,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

power steering drive belt in poor condition.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 213,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

power steering drive belt in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 212,226 miles

Front Tyres Perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 212,225 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Tyres Perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 208,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 203,616 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 203,616 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 199,470 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

N/S and O/S Rear Bumper Damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 196,197 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 196,122 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 189,462 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 189,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 182,761 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 182,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 176,666 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 170,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 164,871 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 164,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 157,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 133,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play from offside steering rack joint

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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N135 DDY is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N135 DDY, 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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N135 DDY is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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