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N139 PBD

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Maroon Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

247,300 mi
Last recorded247,300 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 PBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 247,300 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 247,300 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 245,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 244,921 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 244,920 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 243,133 miles

n/s and o/s front wheel arches have slight corrosion

Fail 12 May 2016 243,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

n/s and o/s front wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 242,477 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 241,557 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 241,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 240,230 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 240,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 239,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 238,599 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 238,599 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 238,592 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 238,592 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 237,063 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2008 233,185 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 233,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 228,147 miles

Both Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2007 228,147 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 223,235 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 223,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N139 PBD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Maroon with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N139 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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What year was N139 PBD registered?

N139 PBD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N139 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N139 PBD shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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